Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.5 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 200.4 in | -19.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3553 lb. | -286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.4 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 58.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 57.2 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |