Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2011) Specs

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2006 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Subaru Legacy	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	109.8 in	-4.7 in
Length	188.7 in	188.4 in	0.3 in
Width	68.1 in	75.2 in	-7.1 in
Height	58.1 in	68.1 in	-10 in
Curb Weight	3505 lb.	4266 lb.	-761 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	19.2 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.6 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.7 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	56.7 in	-5.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	43.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	40.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	59.5 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	56.5 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	38.3 in	-4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-32.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	10.3 ft³	23.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	42.3 ft³	-8.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	95.4 ft³	-29.2 ft³

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

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

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