| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 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 Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.7 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 193.4 in | -7.2 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 73.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 72.8 in | -16.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1271 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 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 | 36.5 in | 38.7 in | -2.2 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 | 11.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -32.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -72.3 ft3 |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |