Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 172 kW@6200 289 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,498 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,758 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 66 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 945 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 691 L | 258 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |