| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
| 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 | 105.1 in | 112.6 in | -7.5 in | 
| Length | 188.7 in | 198.3 in | -9.6 in | 
| Width | 68.1 in | 78.9 in | -10.8 in | 
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.0 in | -11.9 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1400 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.4 in | -0.9 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.5 in | -7.1 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 | 40.6 in | -1.5 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 61.0 in | -7.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.8 in | -4.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.5 in | -5.6 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in | 
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -10.4 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 | 
| 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 2018 Ford Explorer.