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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2013 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2013  
Model Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 110.4 in -7.3 in
Length 180.3 in 191.6 in -11.3 in
Width 68.5 in 72.2 in -3.7 in
Height 58.1 in 58.5 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3075 lb. 3166 lb. -91 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 38.3 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.9 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 42.4 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.2 in 57.0 in -3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 39.1 in -5.6 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -4.5 in
Cargo Volume 11.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 -4.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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