| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 120.6 in | -12.3 in | 
| Length | 186.4 in | 189.7 in | -3.3 in | 
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in | 
| Height | 59.3 in | 72.0 in | -12.7 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3979 lb. | -579 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 46.9 in | -6.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.3 in | 2.7 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 45.1 in | -7.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 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 | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 58.9 ft3 | -44.2 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -89.5 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.