Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 103.1 in | -8 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 180.3 in | -23.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 68.5 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 50.1 in | 58.1 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 2976 lb. | 3175 lb. | -199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 54.8 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.1 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice 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 |