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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 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,793 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 85 L | -21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 983 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 937 mm | -76 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 385 L | 564 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,243 L | 32.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
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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