Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,917 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,499 kg | 1,508 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 960 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 993 mm | -132 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 450 L | -127 L |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.