Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.1 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 186.2 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 68.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3192 lb. | 3365 lb. | -173 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 44.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 53.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.6 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
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 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |