Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 1,308 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 932 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 851 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 340 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 770 L | -758 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.