| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru WRX | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 97.1 in | 7.2 in | 
| Length | 180.9 in | 145.6 in | 35.3 in | 
| Width | 70.7 in | 66.3 in | 4.4 in | 
| Height | 58.1 in | 55.4 in | 2.7 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 2546 lb. | 730 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 4.9 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 50.3 in | 5.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.4 in | 1.9 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 44.7 in | 9.5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 29.9 in | 5.5 in | 
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -12 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Subaru WRX.
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
							too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
							The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
							Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |