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2008 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,729 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 78 L | -14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 996 mm | -69 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 922 mm | -61 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 915 L | -592 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 2,350 L | 9.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 3,993 L | 8.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
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