Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 980 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 932 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 838 mm | 41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 311 L | 91 L |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |