Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,455 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,368 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 48 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 950 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 0 mm | 838 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 311 L | 150 L | 161 L |
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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |