

Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 178.5 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 2907 lb. | 493 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.2 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |