Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Element | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.1 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 173.8 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.5 in | 3 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3371 lb. | 3075 lb. | 296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.3 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.5 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |