

Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.4 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 171.9 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 69.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 61.4 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 2865 lb. | 440 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 52.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.6 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 43.7 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.2 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.