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Toyota Corolla (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Corolla and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2008 Toyota Corolla and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Toyota Corolla Subaru Legacy  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 105.1 in -2.7 in
Length 178.3 in 186.2 in -7.9 in
Width 66.9 in 68.1 in -1.2 in
Height 58.5 in 56.1 in 2.4 in
Curb Weight 2530 lb. 3250 lb. -720 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 16.9 gal. -3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 39.5 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 54.4 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 51.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 44.1 in -2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 36.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 53.7 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.2 in 52.6 in -6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 33.9 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume 13.5 ft3 11.4 ft3 2.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

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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