Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 50 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 998 mm | -71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 919 mm | -58 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 561 L | -238 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 1,741 L | 10.4 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |