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Subaru Impreza / WRX (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX and 2006 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX and 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Subaru Impreza / WRX Mazda Mazda5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Minivan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.1 in 108.3 in -4.2 in
Length 173.8 in 181.5 in -7.7 in
Width 68.5 in 69.1 in -0.6 in
Height 57.6 in 64.2 in -6.6 in
Curb Weight 2911 lb. 3333 lb. -422 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.6 gal. 15.9 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.7 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.6 in 55.5 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 52.9 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 40.7 in 2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.4 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.2 in 55.6 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 58.3 in -6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 35.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.1 in -37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.2 in -49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.9 in -40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.7 in -30.7 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 106.6 in (over 3 rows) -27.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.4 ft3 11.3 ft3 11.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.4 44.4 ft3 -22
Cargo Volume, Maximum 49.7 ft3 70.9 ft3 -21.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX

2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
CVT AWD
I've driven between the SF Bay Area and San Diego several times with no comfort issues. As a point of comparison, I am comfortable with long drives in a 2002 Honda Civic and I would like to burn the seats in a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
I am 6'4" tall and this is one of the few compact cars I fit into easily with room to spare. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The rear seats actually have enough space to comfortably fit full size adults or child car seats. The doors open wide making ingress and egress easy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Amongst small cars, this had quite comfortable rear seat room, which accommodated our car seat better than our previous Volkswagen Jetta. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Roomy inside, as well as pretty large greenhouse see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Seats only adjust two ways, and manual adjustments at that. They're adequate for short trips but uncomfortable if you have to sit for hours. I wish there was an option for multiple power adjustments with memory. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Coming from both an MX-5 and Buick Century the cabin of the WRX is very spacious. There is good room for driver and passenger. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I drove he car for a better part of 2 hours today. The seats were very comfortable all around in rush hour traffic on city and highway roads. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2011 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 
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