Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 115.3 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 199.4 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 77.5 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 69.0 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4054 lb. | -804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 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 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 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 | 11.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 38.2 ft3 | -26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -59.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-9.