| Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.0 in | -4.7 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 195.9 in | -9.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3550 lb. | 3560 lb. | -10 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Toyota Avalon.