| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 105.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 186.2 in | 11 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3435 lb. | 55 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.4 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.5 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 33.9 in | 7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| 2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 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 |