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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Subaru Legacy Mazda CX-9  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6000
250 lb-ft@3600
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 113.2 in -8.1 in
Length 188.7 in 200.2 in -11.5 in
Width 68.1 in 76.2 in -8.1 in
Height 58.1 in 68.0 in -9.9 in
Curb Weight 3505 lb. 4546 lb. -1041 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 20.1 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 39.6 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 59.4 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 56.5 in -5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 40.9 in 3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 39.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 58.7 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 56.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 39.8 in -5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.4 in -35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.4 in -32.4 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 17.2 ft3 16.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 48.3 ft3 -14.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.2 ft3 100.7 ft3 -34.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda CX-9

2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review
 
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