Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 105.1 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 188.7 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 68.1 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.1 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3490 lb. | 1221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.4 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 33.9 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |