| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| 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. | 3680 lb. | -175 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 |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |