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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Subaru Legacy Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6000
250 lb-ft@3600
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
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 3505 lb. 3326 lb. 179 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 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
 
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