Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,506 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,542 kg | 1,308 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 932 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 851 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 340 L | 76 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 770 L | -755.3 |
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 |