Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | 108.3 in | 112.6 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 188.9 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 70.2 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4612 lb. | -1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.0 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 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 | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -24.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 43.3 ft3 | -28.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -70.4 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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |