Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 121.2 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 202.5 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 76.9 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1189 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.0 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.6 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 64.7 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -49.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -74.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.