

Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,558 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,562 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 | 927 mm | 1,031 mm | 926 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 1,003 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 | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 595 L | -272 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 1,243 L | 10.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 2,313 L | 9.4 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.