Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 178.7 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 74.9 in | -15.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4376 lb. | -776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.1 in | -46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.4 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -51 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |