Model Year | 2023 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Arteon | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 103.1 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 173.8 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.5 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.5 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3929 lb. | 3175 lb. | 754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.8 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.5 in | 0.0 in | 46.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 33.5 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.2 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon.
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |