Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX | Chevrolet Impala | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 110.5 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 200.4 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 72.9 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2911 lb. | 3555 lb. | -644 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.3 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 58.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 57.2 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I am 6'4" tall and this is one of the few compact cars I fit into easily with room to spare. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The rear seats actually have enough space to comfortably fit full size adults or child car seats. The doors open wide making ingress and egress easy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD |
I've driven between the SF Bay Area and San Diego several times with no comfort issues. As a point of comparison, I am comfortable with long drives in a 2002 Honda Civic and I would like to burn the seats in a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Amongst small cars, this had quite comfortable rear seat room, which accommodated our car seat better than our previous Volkswagen Jetta. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Roomy inside, as well as pretty large greenhouse see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2013 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats only adjust two ways, and manual adjustments at that. They're adequate for short trips but uncomfortable if you have to sit for hours. I wish there was an option for multiple power adjustments with memory. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Coming from both an MX-5 and Buick Century the cabin of the WRX is very spacious. There is good room for driver and passenger. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I drove he car for a better part of 2 hours today. The seats were very comfortable all around in rush hour traffic on city and highway roads. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala.