| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 200.3 in | -13.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 67.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 4033 lb. | -633 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 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 | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 47.4 ft3 | -32.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -70.5 ft3 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 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 |