I do recall the back seats in the blob eye being quite comical tbh! Do they feel like driving a barge? I like the idea of a big car but then I also like the feel of driving small, nimble cars!
It's a slender and comparatively light car so it doesn't feel that way, no (at least, that is, in Bilstein-equipped Spec B form); you're aware of its extra length, though, compared to an Impreza or Forester. It doesn't have quite the same mechanical feel as either of those two, either, but that has its advantages – it just depends what you're looking for.
If you want something more refined and spacious (although the Forester is good in the back as well), it's a sound choice. An Impreza will feel more nimble, however, and both that and the Forester have a shorter footprint. And, of course, the latter can simply drive over most things – so there's an extra carefree-feeling aspect to its nature.