Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 173.8 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 68.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3141 lb. | 3141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.3 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 |
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 |
Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5GT | WRX | WRX Premium |
Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires |
Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5GT | WRX | WRX Premium | WRX STI | Outback Sport |
Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |   |   | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires | 245/40WR18 tires | 205/50R17 tires |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This thing will haul ass, if you want it to. If you just have to commute it will commute happily just like any other car. However if you mash the gas this car will respond with aplomb. Buckets of acceleration, decent mpg for the performance you get. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This was the first car I test drove that did not feel like it had a small 4 cylinder engine under the hood. Its acceleration is comparable to or better than the biggest V8s available. The deep growl of the boxer engine is pretty cool, too. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
lots of get up and go. the best all wheel drive system. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It had a lot of torque and was fun to drive. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
More than fast enough and great pull when downshifting to get to passing speed. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Plenty of power, lots of torque. Has nice pull when you downshift to get to passing speed. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
horizontally opposed boxer is much smoother than other typical I4 engines. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
All wheel drive makes it perfect for driving in all weather, especially snow see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I like the AWD and associated gadgetry, with a good set of winter tires driving on snow and ice is no big deal and even fun. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Powerful boxer engine, even without the turbo. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is no usable power. In every single gear I could put my foot on the ground and barely accelerate until hitting 4000 RPM where it moved more quickly... but still slow. Gearing also was terrible and it felt incredibly slow! see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The engine is a Porche Boxter engine which got my attention, but I think there could be more horsepower, knowing that the WRX is great when moded. This car has a lot of potential. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | 2.5i | 17,495 | 16,734 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 2.5i Premium | 19,495 | 18,584 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 2.5GT | 26,995 | 25,510 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | WRX | 24,995 | 23,617 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | WRX Premium | 27,495 | 25,925 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | 2.5i | 17,995 | 17,198 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | 2.5i Premium | 19,995 | 19,049 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | 2.5GT | 27,495 | 25,978 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | WRX | 25,495 | 24,082 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | WRX Premium | 27,995 | 26,389 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | WRX STI | 34,995 | 33,035 | 695 |
4dr Hatch | Outback Sport | 19,995 | 19,028 | 695 |