Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.1 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.8 in | -12 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 77.6 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 71.5 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3662 lb. | 4367 lb. | -705 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 64.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.6 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 63.2 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 66.0 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.7 in | 1.4 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 | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 63.6 ft3 | -48.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -93.4 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy.
2012 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 |