I have a '11 hatch, and I am pushing the wife to replace her Civic with an Outback. I can transport the stroller, but that's about it, to be honest. The Outback would give us the space we need for the long trips that we take as a family. If this is going to be your only vehicle, the WRX is not the best choice. The Outback will save you a ton of money in gas over the WRX and be much more comfortable to cart everyone around in... my $.02.