| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Freestar | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 120.8 in | -12.5 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 201.0 in | -14.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.4 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 70.6 in | -11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 4295 lb. | -895 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 63.5 in | -7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.4 in | -66.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 73.1 ft3 | -58.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 135.7 ft3 | -121 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.