| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 97.1 in | 8 in | 
| Length | 186.2 in | 145.6 in | 40.6 in | 
| Width | 68.1 in | 66.3 in | 1.8 in | 
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 2745 lb. | 560 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.3 in | 4.1 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 39.2 in | 14.5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 28.1 in | 5.8 in | 
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.2 in | 
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 5.4 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 2012 Mini Convertible.