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2009 Nissan Maxima and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| 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 | 190.6 in | 186.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 68.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3435 lb. | 121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 51.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 44.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Maxima
| 2009 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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