Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 123.2 in | -18.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 207.7 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 79.3 in | -11.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 77.2 in | -21.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 5302 lb. | -2052 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 65.0 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 61.3 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.0 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.0 in | -11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 60.8 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 41.9 in | -8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 56.7 ft3 | -45.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -85.7 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 2009 Nissan Armada.