Scion xB (2010) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) Specs

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2010 Scion xB and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2010	2009
Model	Scion xB	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	103.1 in	-0.7 in
Length	167.3 in	173.8 in	-6.5 in
Width	69.3 in	68.5 in	0.8 in
Height	62.6 in	58.5 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	3086 lb.	3075 lb.	11 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	54.8 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	43.5 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.2 in	37.6 in	3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.2 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	0.0 in	46.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	33.5 in	4.5 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.7 ft³	19.0 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	69.9 ft³	44.4 ft³	25.5 ft³

2010 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Roomy and open. see full Scion xB review
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Roomy and open. Great for kids. see full Scion xB review

2010 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	1) Center console is too wide - not enough room for me to stretch out. 2) Seat can be raised and lowered (good) but at its lowest position it feels like the cushion leans down making me feel like my body slips forward. 3) Arm rest on door too high. see full Scion xB 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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