Hyundai Elantra (2010) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) Specs

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2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2010	2009
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	103.1 in	1.2 in
Length	177.4 in	180.3 in	-2.9 in
Width	69.9 in	68.5 in	1.4 in
Height	58.3 in	58.1 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	2723 lb.	3075 lb.	-352 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	54.8 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	43.5 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.2 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	33.5 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	11.3 ft³	2.9 ft³

2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review

2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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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