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Subaru Legacy (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Subaru Legacy Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
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 Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 109.8 in -1.5 in
Length 186.4 in 188.4 in -2 in
Width 71.7 in 75.2 in -3.5 in
Height 59.3 in 68.1 in -8.8 in
Curb Weight 3600 lb. 4266 lb. -666 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.2 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 59.7 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.7 in -56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 43.2 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 40.1 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 59.5 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.3 in -0.5 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 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.7 ft3 10.3 ft3 4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.7 42.3 ft3 -27.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.7 ft3 95.4 ft3 -80.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
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
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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