Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Subaru WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 105.2 in | 21.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 182.8 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 71.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.8 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3297 lb. | 1532 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 36.7 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.6 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 12.5 | 29.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru WRX.