| Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in | -4.7 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 190.2 in | -4 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 75.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 71.5 in | -15.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4400 lb. | -1150 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 56.5 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.8 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.9 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -25.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 46.3 ft3 | -34.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -77.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota 4Runner.