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Subaru Legacy (2015) vs. Subaru Outback (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Subaru Outback specs.

2015 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2015 2009  
Model Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 105.1 in 3.2 in
Length 188.8 in 188.7 in 0.1 in
Width 72.4 in 69.7 in 2.7 in
Height 59.0 in 63.2 in -4.2 in
Curb Weight 3662 lb. 3605 lb. 57 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.5 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 54.4 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 51.0 in 4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 44.1 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 39.1 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.3 in 53.7 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 52.6 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 33.9 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 81 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -18.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.0 ft3 66.2 ft3 -51.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
 
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