Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 178.7 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 69.3 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3075 lb. | 175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.0 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | -13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -51.3 ft3 |
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 |
2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
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