Toyota Corolla (2014) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) Specs

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2014 Toyota Corolla and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Toyota Corolla	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.1 in	3.2 in
Length	182.6 in	180.3 in	2.3 in
Width	69.9 in	68.5 in	1.4 in
Height	57.3 in	58.1 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	2800 lb.	3075 lb.	-275 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.3 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.8 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	43.5 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	53.2 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	43.9 in	0.0 in	43.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.3 in	33.5 in	7.8 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	4.5 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	11.3 ft³	1.7 ft³

2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review

2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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