Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Suzuki XL7 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.4 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 197.2 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 72.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.9 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 3886 lb. | -811 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.2 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 55.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 38.8 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.8 in | -38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 38.1 ft3 | -19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.4 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport review |
2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport review |
2007 Suzuki XL7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I like being able to seat 7 people, which we have done several times. To be fair the 3rd row seats are best for children or small adults but the way the second row can be folded makes access easier. The front & second row seats have lots of legroom. see full Suzuki XL7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats are fully adjustable which I appreciate a lot on a long drive. I tend to stiffen up in a less adjustable seat but the XL7 allows me to readjust enough to really help. Plenty of headroom and comfort. see full Suzuki XL7 review |