Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Scion tC | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 174.0 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 69.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 55.7 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 2905 lb. | 470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.6 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 50.0 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 47.3 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |