Subaru Legacy (2016) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2016 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2016	2007
Model	Subaru Legacy	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	99.4 in	8.9 in
Length	188.8 in	176.6 in	12.2 in
Width	72.4 in	68.3 in	4.1 in
Height	59.0 in	65.0 in	-6 in
Curb Weight	3662 lb.	3350 lb.	312 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	53.5 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	51.6 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	43.6 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.7 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	53.6 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	51.6 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	33.7 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	32.0 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	57.7 ft³	-42.7 ft³

2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review

2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy.

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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