MUCH better than the old tub (4'5" to soak I had to do curl into a ball), with this tub I can stretch out, I did add a 2" splash guard on the top of the tub and sealed the overflow so I can fill that baby to the top. A little cramped for two people but still possible. Before installation I filled the underside cavity with 4" solid pink insulation to prevent heat loss, stays warmer for a long time.