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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Nissan Altima Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 105.1 in 5.1 in
Length 192.3 in 186.2 in 6.1 in
Width 70.4 in 68.1 in 2.3 in
Height 57.9 in 56.1 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 3435 lb. -161 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 39.5 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 54.4 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.0 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 44.1 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.5 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 53.7 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 52.6 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 33.9 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 2.3 in
Cargo Volume 15.6 ft3 11.4 ft3 4.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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