Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Lexus ES (2020) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2020 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Lexus ES
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	113.0 in	-9.9 in
Length	180.3 in	195.9 in	-15.6 in
Width	68.5 in	73.4 in	-4.9 in
Height	58.1 in	56.9 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	3649 lb.	-574 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.5 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.9 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	42.4 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.3 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.2 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	16.7 ft³	-5.4 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

2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review

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