Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 184.1 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 74.4 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.9 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4054 lb. | -619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.8 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.8 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -66.8 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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |