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Nissan Altima (2011) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Altima and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2011 Nissan Altima and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Nissan Altima Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 105.1 in 4.2 in
Length 190.7 in 186.2 in 4.5 in
Width 70.7 in 68.1 in 2.6 in
Height 57.9 in 56.1 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 3357 lb. 3435 lb. -78 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.5 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 54.4 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 51.0 in 5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 44.1 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 53.7 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 52.6 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 33.9 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume 15.3 ft3 11.4 ft3 3.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily 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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