Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Hyundai Tucson | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.9 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 173.2 in | 13 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 71.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.2 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3139 lb. | 111 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.5 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.4 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.7 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 55.8 ft3 | -44.4 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 Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are very comfortable. The seat molds around you so it gives great support. see full Hyundai Tucson review |