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Subaru Legacy (2008) vs. Toyota Sienna (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Toyota Sienna specs.

2008 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Subaru Legacy Toyota Sienna  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@6200
245 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 119.3 in -14.2 in
Length 186.2 in 200.0 in -13.8 in
Width 68.1 in 77.4 in -9.3 in
Height 56.1 in 68.9 in -12.8 in
Curb Weight 3435 lb. 4398 lb. -963 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 20.0 gal. -3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 42.0 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 63.8 in -9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 58.4 in -7.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 42.9 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 40.2 in -3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 64.9 in -11.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 67.5 in -14.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 39.6 in -5.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.1 in -38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 61.1 in -61.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 51.8 in -51.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 39.5 in -39.5 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 122 in (over 3 rows) -44 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.4 ft3 43.6 ft3 -32.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 11.4 94.5 ft3 -83.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.4 ft3 148.9 ft3 -137.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Sienna

2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review
 
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