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Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Outback and 2013 Subaru Legacy specs.

2008 Subaru Outback and 2013 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Subaru Outback Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 108.3 in -3.2 in
Length 188.7 in 187.2 in 1.5 in
Width 69.7 in 71.7 in -2 in
Height 63.2 in 59.3 in 3.9 in
Curb Weight 3605 lb. 3496 lb. 109 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 40.3 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 56.3 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 43.0 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 37.5 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 56.1 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 0.0 in 52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 37.8 in -3.9 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) -2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 14.7 ft3 18.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.2 ft3 14.7 ft3 51.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Legacy

2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review
2013 0 I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review
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
 
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