

Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,583 kg | 2,232 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 1,011 mm | 860 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 595 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,240 L | 32.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.