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2009 Subaru Legacy and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.6 in | -7.5 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 198.3 in | -12.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 78.9 in | -10.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 70.0 in | -13.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1455 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.4 in | -1.9 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 | 36.5 in | 40.6 in | -4.1 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 | 11.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -32.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -70.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer
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