| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 188.7 in | -4.8 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 68.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 58.1 in | 12.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3505 lb. | 545 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.4 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 33.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |