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2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX and 2008 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6000 331 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,415 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,455 kg | 1,658 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,008 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 973 mm | -74 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 634 L | 348 L | 286 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.4 | 1,053 L | 21.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,407 L | 2,067 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX
| 2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX 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 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 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 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 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 review |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 review |
| 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 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 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 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota RAV4
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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