Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 183.9 in | -3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 74.6 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 70.9 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 4050 lb. | -783 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.4 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.3 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 53.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 51.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 31.3 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -54.8 ft3 |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review |
2015 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 |
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |