Model Year | 2015 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.4 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 196.1 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.3 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3662 lb. | 3380 lb. | 282 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.4 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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