Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru BRZ | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.9 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 166.7 in | 186.2 in | -19.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.6 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 50.6 in | 66.1 in | -15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 4090 lb. | -1281 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.4 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.9 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.6 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 57.1 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.3 in | 55.1 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.4 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.9 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.9 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -77.8 ft3 |
2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |