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Subaru Legacy (2008) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2017 Subaru WRX specs.

2008 Subaru Legacy and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Subaru Legacy Subaru WRX  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
268 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 8-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 104.3 in 0.8 in
Length 186.2 in 180.9 in 5.3 in
Width 68.1 in 70.7 in -2.6 in
Height 56.1 in 58.1 in -2 in
Curb Weight 3365 lb. 3433 lb. -68 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 55.6 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 52.2 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 43.3 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 37.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 54.2 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.1 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 35.4 in -1.5 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3 12.0 ft3 -0.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review
 
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