Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Acura MDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.3 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 191.6 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.5 in | -11.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.2 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3071 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1479 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 61.6 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 61.5 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 59.1 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.7 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 42.9 ft3 | -15 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |