

Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 114.6 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 180.7 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 70.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 79.3 in | -23.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3425 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 51.1 in | -11.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 50.8 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.5 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 50.5 in | -14 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 59.6 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.8 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.5 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -66.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -123.9 ft3 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.