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2008 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.2 in | -8.1 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 199.6 in | -13.4 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 76.2 in | -8.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4528 lb. | -1093 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 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 | 36.5 in | 38.8 in | -2.3 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 | 11.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 47.5 ft3 | -36.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -89.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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