

Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.6 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 197.1 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 78.9 in | -10.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 70.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 4557 lb. | -1182 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.3 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 57.3 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.6 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 61.0 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.7 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.8 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -10.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.