Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) Specs

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	103.1 in	9.4 in
Length	187.8 in	173.8 in	14 in
Width	72.5 in	68.5 in	4 in
Height	66.3 in	58.5 in	7.8 in
Curb Weight	3761 lb.	3075 lb.	686 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.3 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	54.8 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.5 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.6 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	53.2 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	0.0 in	51.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	33.5 in	6.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.5 ft³	19.0 ft³	12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.7 ft³	44.4 ft³	19.3 ft³

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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