Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 100.0 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 168.4 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 58.5 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 3104 lb. | 392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.0 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 31.4 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.