| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 100.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 157.3 in | 29.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 66.7 in | 5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 2500 lb. | 900 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.3 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.7 ft3 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |