| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 197.6 in | -11.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3343 lb. | 57 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -2.3 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 |
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |