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Subaru WRX (2016) vs. Lexus LS (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru WRX and 2020 Lexus LS specs.

2016 Subaru WRX and 2020 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year 2016 2020  
Model Subaru WRX Lexus LS  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
268 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6000
442 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 123.0 in -18.7 in
Length 180.9 in 206.1 in -25.2 in
Width 70.7 in 74.8 in -4.1 in
Height 58.1 in 57.5 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 3267 lb. 4905 lb. -1638 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 21.7 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 37.3 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.6 in 58.8 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.2 in 55.5 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 41.0 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.3 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.2 in 56.4 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 55.1 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 38.9 in -3.5 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 17.0 ft3 -5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Lexus LS

2020 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 The original Lexus LS showed the world how quiet and smooth-riding a luxury sedan could be. As long as you avoid the F Sport variant, the fifth-generation LS remains among the quietest, smoothest-riding cars you can buy. But the far less expensive ES is nearly as smooth and as quiet; as are many other current sedans, including some from Hyundai and Kia. So what sets the latest Lexus LS apart and justifies its lofty price? Perhaps most of all, its seats. I imagine even the 16-way adjustable heated-and-ventilated front seats in an unoptioned $76,475 LS (add $3,220 for AWD and/or $4,510 for the hybrid) are quite comfortable on long drives and properly supportive if the road gets twisty. But it's hard to imagine anyone getting this car and not opting for at least the Interior Upgrade Package, which with additional options it requires bumps the bottom line to $82,615. This package upgrades the upholstery to quilted, soft semi-aniline leather, upgrades the headliner to synthetic suede, adds heat to the rear seat, and increases the number of driver-seat adjustments to 28. Perhaps most importantly, this package adds a highly customizable shiatsu-like massage feature to the driver seat that's capable of providing the most vigorous rubdown I've ever experienced at 70 mph. My sister judged it "better than the chairs at the salon." But supreme comfort on long drives need not be restricted to the driver. Opt for the Luxury Package, which bumps the price of a rear-drive LS 500 (no h) to $93,475, and the front passenger gets the same 28-way massage seat as the driver, while the rear passengers get heated-and-ventilated 18-way adjustable seats and their own climate controls. Desire massage for the rear seat passengers? Then add another $8,000 for the Executive Package, which also includes a recliner with legrest for the right rear spot and "butterfly" headrests for all four outboard seats. As much as the LS isn't personally my sort of car, there's something to be said for cruising mile after mile while the driver and three passengers receive thorough massages from exceptionally comfortable climate-controlled seats. My elderly parents, with many aches and pains between them, loved these seats. Weaknesses? Even though the new LS is offered in only one length, and is longer than the extended wheelbase version of the previous LS, it does not offer as much rear legroom as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series. The fancy executive recliner can only be used if no one is in the front passenger seat, as the latter must be compacted against the instrument panel. Blame the new car's racier "coupe-like" styling and proportions. (The new LS shares its underpinnings with the LC coupe.) see full Lexus LS review
 

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