Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Lexus GX | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 188.2 in | -2 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 74.0 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 74.6 in | -18.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1621 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.5 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.0 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.8 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.8 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -25.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 49.7 ft3 | -38.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -66.1 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |