Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Lexus LS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 357 hp@6400 344 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 5,029 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,875 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,526 kg | 2,097 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 84 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 965 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 909 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 510 L | -187 L |
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 2011 Lexus LS.