Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 126.6 in | -23.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 203.0 in | -29.2 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 75.7 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 65.4 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 60.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 39.8 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 59.6 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.2 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -23.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -40.6 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |