Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 178.7 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.3 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3071 lb. | 3075 lb. | -4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 53.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 51.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 33.4 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -1.1 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 |
2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
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