Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.7 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 171.7 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 68.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3016 lb. | 3252 lb. | -236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.0 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 53.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 32.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 1 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 |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |