Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 98.0 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 155.5 in | 30.7 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 66.7 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2306 lb. | 944 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.8 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 50.9 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.2 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 46.8 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 34.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -15.6 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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |