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Subaru Outback (2021) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Subaru Outback and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2021 Subaru Outback and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2021 2009  
Model Subaru Outback Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.4L H4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5600
277 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.1 in 105.1 in 3 in
Length 191.3 in 186.2 in 5.1 in
Width 73.0 in 68.1 in 4.9 in
Height 66.1 in 56.1 in 10 in
Curb Weight 3885 lb. 3435 lb. 450 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 54.4 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.0 in -51 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.8 in 44.1 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 36.5 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 53.7 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 33.9 in 5.6 in
Total Legroom 82.3 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.5 ft3 11.4 ft3 21.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 75.7 ft3 11.4 ft3 64.3 ft3

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2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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