| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 169.9 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.4 in | -12.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 3515 lb. | -210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.0 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 47.6 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.1 in | -5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 2011 Honda Element.