

Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Scion xB | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 167.3 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 62.6 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3086 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.8 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 52.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.7 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 41.2 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 54.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 46.7 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.0 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -57.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review |