Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,415 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,740 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,455 kg | 2,132 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,029 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 991 mm | -140 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 515 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 1,356 L | 18 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,257 L | 2,486 L | -1 L |
2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 / Outback Sport review |
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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport review |
2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Explorer.