Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	110.2 in	-7.1 in
Length	180.3 in	183.7 in	-3.4 in
Width	68.5 in	71.3 in	-2.8 in
Height	58.1 in	56.3 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	3175 lb.	3737 lb.	-562 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.2 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.9 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	44.8 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	53.4 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	32.2 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	10.8 ft³	0.5 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

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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