Lexus IS (2011) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX (2014) Specs

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2011 Lexus IS and 2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Lexus IS	Subaru Impreza / WRX
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	104.1 in	3.4 in
Length	180.1 in	180.3 in	-0.2 in
Width	70.9 in	68.5 in	2.4 in
Height	56.1 in	57.6 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3780 lb.	3384 lb.	396 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	14.6 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	39.7 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.6 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	53.2 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	43.5 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.2 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	54.2 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.2 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	35.4 in	-4.8 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	1 ft³

2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review

2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review

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