Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 100.0 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 168.4 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 71.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 3012 lb. | 63 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.3 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 49.0 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.4 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.4 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 14.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.