Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 124.0 in | -18.9 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 204.1 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 77.6 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 71.9 in | -15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1041 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.7 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 65.6 in | -14.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 41.7 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 66.2 in | -12.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 67.4 in | -14.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 42.1 in | -8.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -45.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 87.7 ft3 | -76.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -134.3 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 |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |