| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru WRX | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,595 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 68 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 968 mm | -26 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 988 mm | -89 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 481 L | -141 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 |
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |