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2006 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.7 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 193.4 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 73.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 72.8 in | -14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1201 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.0 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.4 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.9 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.5 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.9 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -10.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy
| 2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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