Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 115.3 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 199.4 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 77.5 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 69.0 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 4409 lb. | -1034 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 56.7 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.1 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.4 in | -5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 38.2 ft3 | -4.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda CX-9.