Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,905 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 67 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 998 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 993 mm | -132 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 974 L | -25 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,985 L | 0 L |
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 |
2011 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |