Subaru Legacy (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2009 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Subaru Legacy	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	99.4 in	5.7 in
Length	186.2 in	176.6 in	9.6 in
Width	68.1 in	68.3 in	-0.2 in
Height	56.1 in	65.0 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	3435 lb.	3350 lb.	85 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	39.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	53.5 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	51.6 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	43.6 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	39.7 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	53.6 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	51.6 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	33.7 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.4 ft³	32.0 ft³	-20.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.4 ft³	57.7 ft³	-46.3 ft³

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review

2009 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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