

Model Year | 2009 | 2024 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 182.7 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 71.5 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.5 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3454 lb. | -204 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.4 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 | -62.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Subaru Forester.