

Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 2,067 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,557 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 | 1,029 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 1,011 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 | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 595 L | -255 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 1,240 L | 11 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 2,285 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 2012 Ford Explorer.