Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 98.7 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 161.1 in | 25.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 59.0 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 2884 lb. | 516 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 39.4 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.3 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.5 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. 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 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 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |