Subaru Legacy (2016) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2016 Subaru Legacy and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
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	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	112.6 in	-4.3 in
Length	188.8 in	198.3 in	-9.5 in
Width	72.4 in	78.9 in	-6.5 in
Height	59.0 in	70.0 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	3662 lb.	4890 lb.	-1228 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.4 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	61.5 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.3 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	40.6 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	40.6 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	61.0 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.8 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.5 in	-1.4 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	81 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	21.0 ft³	-6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	43.9 ft³	-28.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	81.7 ft³	-66.7 ft³

2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review

2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review

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