Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.7 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 181.1 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 71.5 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.3 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3655 lb. | -150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.3 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 37.2 ft3 | -3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -6.8 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 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |