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Volvo S60 (2009) vs. Subaru Legacy (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo S60 and 2008 Subaru Legacy specs.

2009 Volvo S60 and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Volvo S60 Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.4L I5
DOHC-4v
257 hp@5500
258 lb-ft@2100
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.9 in 105.1 in 1.8 in
Length 180.2 in 186.2 in -6 in
Width 71.4 in 68.1 in 3.3 in
Height 56.2 in 56.1 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 3393 lb. 3435 lb. -42 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.5 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.2 in 54.4 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.0 in 51.0 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 44.1 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 36.5 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 53.7 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.2 in 52.6 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.3 in 33.9 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 11.4 ft3 2.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo S60

2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 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
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
 
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