Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.2 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 192.3 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 72.0 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1420 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.2 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 49.2 ft3 | -34.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -64.5 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |