| Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
| Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Ford Transit Connect | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 120.6 in | -17.5 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 190.0 in | -16.2 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 72.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 71.6 in | -13.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 3998 lb. | -923 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 46.9 in | -6.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 45.7 in | -8.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 58.5 in | -5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.6 in | -4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 60.1 ft3 | -41.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.4 ft3 | 106.0 ft3 | -61.6 ft3 |
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Ford Transit Connect.