Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,905 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,558 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 67 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 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 | 927 mm | 998 mm | -71 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 | 323 L | 974 L | -651 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 1,985 L | 10.4 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 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 |
2012 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 |