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Nissan Maxima (2010) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Nissan Maxima and 2017 Subaru WRX specs.

2010 Nissan Maxima and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year 2010 2017  
Model Nissan Maxima Subaru WRX  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
268 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 6-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 190.6 in 180.9 in 9.7 in
Width 73.2 in 70.7 in 2.5 in
Height 57.8 in 58.1 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3556 lb. 3433 lb. 123 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.8 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.6 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 52.2 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 43.3 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 37.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 54.2 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.1 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.4 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 12.0 ft3 2.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Nissan Maxima

2010 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 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 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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