Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2022) Specs

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2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2022 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2011	2022
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6000 331 Nm@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5900 380 Nm@1900
Transmission	5-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,619 mm	2,631 mm	0 mm
Length	4,415 mm	4,288 mm	0 mm
Width	1,740 mm	1,788 mm	0 mm
Height	1,486 mm	1,463 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,455 kg	1,579 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	50 L	14 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,024 mm	978 mm	-977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,356 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,105 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	968 mm	-13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,351 mm	1,369 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,176 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	851 mm	889 mm	-38 mm
Total Legroom	1,956 mm (over 2 rows)	1,935 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	538 L	564 L	-26 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,257 L	977 L	-976 L

2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport review

2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport 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 / Outback Sport review

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