Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Toyota Sienna | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 119.3 in | -16.2 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 200.0 in | -26.2 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 77.4 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.9 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 4177 lb. | -1102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.8 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 64.9 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 39.6 in | -6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -45 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 94.5 ft3 | -75.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.4 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -104.5 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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |