Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 187.2 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 68.0 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 5300 lb. | -1700 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.6 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -56.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.