| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 187.2 in | 189.2 in | -2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 69.3 in | -10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 4045 lb. | -730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -19.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 36.6 ft3 | -21.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -60.4 ft3 |
| 2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |