Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.3 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 182.1 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 73.0 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 54.0 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 3882 lb. | -707 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.3 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 52.8 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.7 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |