| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-7 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 184.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 73.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 64.8 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 3496 lb. | -121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2011 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |