

Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 120.6 in | -15.5 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 190.0 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 72.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 71.6 in | -15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3998 lb. | -748 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 46.9 in | -7.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.3 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 45.7 in | -9.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.3 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.6 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 60.1 ft3 | -48.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 106.0 ft3 | -94.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect.