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

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

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Lexus LS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	116.9 in	-13.8 in
Length	180.3 in	200.0 in	-19.7 in
Width	68.5 in	73.8 in	-5.3 in
Height	58.1 in	58.1 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	4233 lb.	-1158 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	22.2 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.0 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	43.7 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	56.9 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.8 in	-2.3 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	18.0 ft³	-6.7 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 LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review

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