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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Subaru Legacy Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 101.5 in 3.6 in
Length 188.7 in 179.3 in 9.4 in
Width 68.1 in 70.1 in -2 in
Height 58.1 in 59.2 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 3375 lb. 3228 lb. 147 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 38.4 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 54.8 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 41.1 in 3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 53.1 in 0.6 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) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 32.8 ft3 0.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.2 ft3 66.9 ft3 -0.7 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 Jetta SportWagen

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
 
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