

Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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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 | 4,755 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 | 1,586 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 |
2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |