Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,415 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,740 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,395 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 60 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,468 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 1,001 mm | 850 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 320 L | 218 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 1,257 L | 18 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,257 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5.