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Nissan Maxima (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Subaru Legacy specs.

2008 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Nissan Maxima Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6000
252 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6000
250 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 105.1 in 6.1 in
Length 193.5 in 186.2 in 7.3 in
Width 71.7 in 68.1 in 3.6 in
Height 58.3 in 56.1 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3579 lb. 3435 lb. 144 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 54.4 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 51.0 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 44.1 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.5 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.7 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.8 in 52.6 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 33.9 in 2.6 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 2.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 11.4 ft3 4.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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