Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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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 | 110.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 193.1 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 74.2 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.5 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4178 lb. | -743 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.4 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 56.7 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.4 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 40.4 in | -6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 40.9 ft3 | -29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -68.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.