Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Kia Niro | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 171.5 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 60.4 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3071 lb. | 3106 lb. | -35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 48.3 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.4 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 7.1 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 |
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.