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Subaru Legacy (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Subaru Legacy and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

2009 Subaru Legacy and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Subaru Legacy Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 101.5 in 3.6 in
Length 186.2 in 179.3 in 6.9 in
Width 68.1 in 70.1 in -2 in
Height 56.1 in 59.2 in -3.1 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 3228 lb. 22 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 38.4 in 1.1 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 36.5 in 38.1 in -1.6 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 11.4 ft3 32.8 ft3 -21.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.4 ft3 66.9 ft3 -55.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
 
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