Nissan Altima (2015) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs

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2015 Nissan Altima and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Nissan Altima	Subaru WRX
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	104.3 in	5 in
Length	191.5 in	180.9 in	10.6 in
Width	72.0 in	70.7 in	1.3 in
Height	57.9 in	58.1 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3295 lb.	3433 lb.	-138 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	55.6 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	52.2 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.0 in	43.3 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.1 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	54.2 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	53.1 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.4 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	12.0 ft³	3.4 ft³

2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Adequate see full Nissan Altima review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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