Model Year | 2017 | 2022 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 563 hp@6000 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,127 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 5,321 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,536 kg | 2,325 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 82 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 978 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 1,125 mm | 898 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,179 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 354 L | -14 L |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Audi A8 / S8.