Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5950 325 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,851 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,558 kg | 1,844 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 973 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 889 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 422 L | -99 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 |
2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |