Volvo V60 Volvo V60 2016 Subaru Impreza / WRX Subaru Impreza / WRX 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo V60 (2016) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Volvo V60 and 2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX specs.

2016 Volvo V60 and 2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX Specifications

Model Year 2016 2013  
Model Volvo V60 Subaru Impreza / WRX  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
325 hp@6500
354 lb-ft@3000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
265 hp@6000
244 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 104.1 in 5.2 in
Length 182.5 in 173.8 in 8.7 in
Width 73.4 in 68.5 in 4.9 in
Height 58.4 in 57.6 in 0.8 in
Curb Weight 3790 lb. 3208 lb. 582 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.8 gal. 14.6 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.7 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.0 in 55.6 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.9 in 53.2 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.5 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 54.2 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 52.2 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 35.4 in -1.9 in
Total Legroom 75.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) -3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.2 ft3 22.4 ft3 -7.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 43.8 ft3 49.7 ft3 -5.9 ft3

Return to top

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60

2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review
2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60.

Be the first!

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX

2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
I am 6'4" tall and this is one of the few compact cars I fit into easily with room to spare. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The rear seats actually have enough space to comfortably fit full size adults or child car seats. The doors open wide making ingress and egress easy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
CVT AWD
I've driven between the SF Bay Area and San Diego several times with no comfort issues. As a point of comparison, I am comfortable with long drives in a 2002 Honda Civic and I would like to burn the seats in a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Amongst small cars, this had quite comfortable rear seat room, which accommodated our car seat better than our previous Volkswagen Jetta. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Roomy inside, as well as pretty large greenhouse see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Seats only adjust two ways, and manual adjustments at that. They're adequate for short trips but uncomfortable if you have to sit for hours. I wish there was an option for multiple power adjustments with memory. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Coming from both an MX-5 and Buick Century the cabin of the WRX is very spacious. There is good room for driver and passenger. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I drove he car for a better part of 2 hours today. The seats were very comfortable all around in rush hour traffic on city and highway roads. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.