Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 118.1 in | -13 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 200.8 in | -14.6 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 77.6 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 71.5 in | -15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 42.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 64.5 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 57.3 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 41.6 in | -5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 63.2 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 66.0 in | -13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -43 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 63.6 ft3 | -52.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -97 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 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |