Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.1 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 173.8 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 68.5 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.5 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 3075 lb. | 780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 54.8 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.5 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |