Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 277 hp@6000 311 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.9 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 188.4 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 74.8 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4017 lb. | -582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.1 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 57.5 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.2 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 41.7 in | -7.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 | -25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -60.7 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 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe.