Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.0 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 197.2 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.8 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3490 lb. | -223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.4 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.8 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 58.2 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 40.9 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |