Model Year | 2020 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Lexus CT | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,321 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 1,420 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 45 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 940 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,316 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 836 mm | -835 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,890 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 405 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 906 L | -890.9 |
2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |