

Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.1 in | -3 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 189.6 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 72.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 3810 lb. | -375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.5 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.1 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -61.9 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 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |