Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.9 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 180.2 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.2 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3693 lb. | -426 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.2 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 49.0 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 55.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.3 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -1.9 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 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |