| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 188.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 68.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 58.1 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3505 lb. | 474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 54.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 51.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 44.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 53.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.9 in | 4.4 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 33.5 | 8.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 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 |
| 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 |