| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in | -4.7 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 191.1 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 75.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4454 lb. | -1019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.3 in | -4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 57.2 in | -6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 44.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.9 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 59.6 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.1 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.4 in | -4.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -30.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -72.3 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 2016 Toyota Highlander.