Subaru WRX (2016) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2016 Subaru WRX and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	Subaru WRX	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	110.2 in	-5.9 in
Length	180.9 in	184.3 in	-3.4 in
Width	70.7 in	71.3 in	-0.6 in
Height	58.1 in	56.3 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	3267 lb.	3737 lb.	-470 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.4 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.9 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	54.3 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	44.8 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.2 in	53.4 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	54.0 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	32.2 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	10.8 ft³	1.2 ft³

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2016 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

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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