Mercury Milan (2007) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2008) Specs

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2007 Mercury Milan and 2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Mercury Milan	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	103.1 in	4.3 in
Length	190.2 in	180.3 in	9.9 in
Width	72.2 in	68.5 in	3.7 in
Height	55.8 in	58.1 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3117 lb.	3016 lb.	101 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.3 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	54.8 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.5 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.2 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	33.5 in	3.5 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	11.3 ft³	4.5 ft³

2007 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The Milan is a comfortable car to ride in both in front and in back with lots of legroom. see full Mercury Milan review
2007	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Average size adults fit comfortably with good head room. see full Mercury Milan review

2007 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review

2008 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

2008 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
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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