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2016 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 188.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 68.1 in | -9.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3662 lb. | 4178 lb. | -516 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 59.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 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 | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -80.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy
| 2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review | |
| 2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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