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Subaru Legacy (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Ford Explorer specs.

2011 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Subaru Legacy Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,821 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,506 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,633 kg 2,135 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 85 L -15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,407 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,092 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 983 mm -30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,410 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 937 mm 23 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 950 mm -950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,349 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,151 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 886 mm -886 mm
Total Legroom 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 416 L 385 L 31 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.7 1,243 L 13.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.7 2,370 L 12.7

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. 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 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 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review
 
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