Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Subaru BRZ | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,234 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 1,253 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 889 mm | 53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 759 mm | 140 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,824 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 195 L | 145 L |
2015 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 |
2015 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 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |