Mazda Mazda6 (2017) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) Specs

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2017 Mazda Mazda6 and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2017	2009
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	103.1 in	8.3 in
Length	191.5 in	180.3 in	11.2 in
Width	72.4 in	68.5 in	3.9 in
Height	57.1 in	58.1 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3179 lb.	3075 lb.	104 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	54.8 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.5 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	53.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	33.5 in	5.2 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	3.9 in
Cargo Volume	14.8 ft³	11.3 ft³	3.5 ft³

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 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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