| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | 108.3 in | 112.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 187.2 in | 200.3 in | -13.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 67.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 4204 lb. | -708 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 |
| 2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 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 |
| 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 |