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

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2009 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
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

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

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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