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2008 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.9 in | -7.8 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 200.3 in | -14.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 74.9 in | -6.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 67.4 in | -11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4204 lb. | -769 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.2 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.8 in | -5.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 47.4 ft3 | -36 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -73.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Taurus X
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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