Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 104.3 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 180.9 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 70.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3997 lb. | 3386 lb. | 611 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 52.2 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 54.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 35.4 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |