Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.6 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 188.9 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 74.7 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 70.2 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1391 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.4 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 34.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 43.3 ft3 | -31.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -73.7 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 |
2010 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |