Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 121.2 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 202.5 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 76.9 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.9 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 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 | 36.5 in | 39.2 in | -2.7 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 | 11.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -71.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -129.2 ft3 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.