Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW X6 | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 104.3 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 180.9 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.7 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 58.1 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3433 lb. | 1836 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 43.3 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.2 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 39.2 ft3 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |
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 |