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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Subaru Legacy Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 109.8 in -4.7 in
Length 186.2 in 193.7 in -7.5 in
Width 68.1 in 72.4 in -4.3 in
Height 56.1 in 57.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 3305 lb. 3258 lb. 47 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 39.4 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 57.3 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 55.1 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 42.5 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 37.3 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 56.5 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 55.9 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 38.0 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3 16.6 ft3 -5.2 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 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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