| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 102.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 171.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 69.5 in | -1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 61.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2911 lb. | 2865 lb. | 46 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 52.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 43.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.7 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.