Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 186.6 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 67.7 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3550 lb. | 4788 lb. | -1238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.7 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.6 in | -60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.5 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -52.7 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. 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 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 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 |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |