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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Subaru Legacy (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Subaru Legacy specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Toyota Highlander Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
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 SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 108.3 in 1.5 in
Length 188.4 in 187.2 in 1.2 in
Width 75.2 in 71.7 in 3.5 in
Height 68.1 in 59.3 in 8.8 in
Curb Weight 4178 lb. 3496 lb. 682 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 56.3 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 0.0 in 56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 43.0 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 37.5 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 56.1 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 0.0 in 56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.8 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 14.7 ft3 -4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 14.7 27.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 14.7 ft3 80.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander 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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