

Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,031 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 1,003 mm | 898 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 595 L | -255 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 1,243 L | 11 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 2,313 L | 10 |
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 2017 Ford Explorer.