Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2008) vs. Acura TLX (2015) Specs

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2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2015 Acura TLX Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Acura TLX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	109.3 in	-6.2 in
Length	180.3 in	190.3 in	-10 in
Width	68.5 in	73.0 in	-4.5 in
Height	58.1 in	57.0 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3347 lb.	3748 lb.	-401 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.2 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.2 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.5 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	42.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	55.4 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	34.5 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	13.2 ft³	-1.9 ft³

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

2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review

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