| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 155 kW@6000 260 Nm@1850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,796 mm | 3,698 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,499 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,661 kg | 1,215 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 40 L | 30 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 955 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 759 mm | 209 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 161 L | 264 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 680 L | -665 |
| 2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review | |
| 2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review | ||
| 2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |