Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 101.5 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 179.3 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 59.2 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3228 lb. | 172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.1 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.5 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -52.2 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. 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 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 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 |
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 |