Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Honda HR-V (2016) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2016 Honda HR-V Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Honda HR-V
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	102.8 in	0.3 in
Length	173.8 in	169.1 in	4.7 in
Width	68.5 in	69.8 in	-1.3 in
Height	58.5 in	63.2 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	2888 lb.	187 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.8 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.2 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.3 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.5 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.4 in	-47.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.3 in	-5.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.0 ft³	24.3 ft³	-5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.4 ft³	58.8 ft³	-14.4 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

2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Also like the Fit, the Honda HR-V leads its class in rear seat spaciousness. with a large-sedan-like 39.3 inches of legroom to the Chevrolet Trax's still adult-worthy 35.7. Rear headroom is ample in both pint-sized crossovers. Given the ability to carry four adults with room to spare, it's no surprise that many people are deciding that they don't need a larger vehicle. see full Honda HR-V review

2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	I hear more complaints about uncomfortable seats from Honda owners than from those of any other brand. The seats in compact Hondas also happen to be among my least favorite. Those in the HR-V, like the similar seats in the Fit, have a headrest and fixed lumbar bulge that jut too far forward for my personal build. The Trax seats also have a somewhat intrusive headrest, but a power-adjustable lumbar bulge. Try either out extensively before you buy to avoid an unpleasant surprise after the fact. see full Honda HR-V review

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