Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2019) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2009	2019
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Toyota Highlander
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	109.8 in	-6.7 in
Length	173.8 in	192.5 in	-18.7 in
Width	68.5 in	75.8 in	-7.3 in
Height	58.5 in	68.1 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	4165 lb.	-1090 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	19.2 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.7 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.3 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	44.2 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.9 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	59.6 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	38.4 in	-4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-33.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.0 ft³	13.8 ft³	5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	19.0	42.3 ft³	-23.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.4 ft³	83.7 ft³	-39.3 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

2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review

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