Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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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 | 3305 lb. | 3228 lb. | 77 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 |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |