 
					 
				| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 | |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.6 in | -4.3 in | 
| Length | 186.4 in | 197.1 in | -10.7 in | 
| Width | 71.7 in | 78.9 in | -7.2 in | 
| Height | 59.3 in | 70.4 in | -11.1 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1321 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.3 in | -5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.6 in | 2.4 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.5 in | -3 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 61.0 in | -4.9 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 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 | 33.2 in | -33.2 in | 
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.1 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -66 ft3 | 
| 2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.