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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Subaru Legacy Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 101.5 in 3.6 in
Length 188.7 in 165.4 in 23.3 in
Width 68.1 in 70.3 in -2.2 in
Height 58.1 in 58.3 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 3375 lb. 2968 lb. 407 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 39.3 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 54.7 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 41.2 in 2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 52.8 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 0.0 in 52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 35.5 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 15.0 ft3 18.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.2 ft3 46.0 ft3 20.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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