Subaru WRX (2016) vs. Toyota Highlander (2015) Specs

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2016 Subaru WRX and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Subaru WRX	Toyota Highlander
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.8 in	-5.5 in
Length	180.9 in	191.1 in	-10.2 in
Width	70.7 in	75.8 in	-5.1 in
Height	58.1 in	68.1 in	-10 in
Curb Weight	3267 lb.	4134 lb.	-867 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.7 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	59.3 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	57.2 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	44.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.9 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.2 in	59.6 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	57.1 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.4 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	13.8 ft³	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	42.3 ft³	-30.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	83.7 ft³	-71.7 ft³

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

2016 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX

2016 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

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