

Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 120.6 in | -15.5 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 189.7 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 72.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 72.0 in | -15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3979 lb. | -729 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 | 57.7 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.6 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.3 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 45.1 in | -8.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.5 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.6 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 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 | 19.8 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 58.9 ft3 | -47.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -92.8 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 |
2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.