Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Subaru WRX | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.3 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 180.9 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 3267 lb. | -176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 53.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.4 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |