Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 176.4 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 68.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 3042 lb. | 333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 52.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.0 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |