Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.8 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 192.5 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 75.8 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 4165 lb. | -898 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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |