Model Year | 2021 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Versa Note | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 1,094 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 41 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 965 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,240 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 606 L | -178 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 1,085 L | 14.1 |
2021 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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2021 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | "Oh, man!" my son groaned as I pulled up in the Nissan Versa Note. Nothing against the car's looks. He just noticed that the Note is a very small car and feared he'd feel cramped in the back seat. Then he opened the door. "Never mind." The Versa sedan does have a couple of strengths. To the sedan's surprising amount of rear legroom (some midsize sedans, two size classes up, don't have as much) the Versa Note adds another inch. Plus there's no coupe-like roofline, so unlike in the sedan rear seat headroom is also abundant. Adults well over six feet will fit. But they won't necessarily be comfortable. The seat back is reclined too much for my taste, and the seat cushion doesn't provide much in the way of thigh support. A shame given the amount of space Nissan's seating folks had to work with. Also, it's easy to get the rear seatbelts caught behind the latches when you fold the seat then return it to its full upright position. You'll discover this has happened when your kids can't buckle up, and you have to get everyone out of the car to sort the belts out. While the Versa Note has the roomiest rear seat in the segment, the Ford Fiesta has the tightest. The latter is a squeeze for even the average adult. see full Nissan Versa Note review |
2015 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you have a relatively vertical neck, you'll find that the head restraints are positioned too far forward for comfort. Reclining the seat more than you otherwise would can help with this. But then the seat is reclined more than you would like. see full Nissan Versa Note review |
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