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2009 Nissan Murano and 2014 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Nissan Murano | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 189.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 65.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3613 lb. | 396 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 56.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Murano
| 2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The power driver seat and tilting/telescopic steer wheel puts you in perfect driving position- I felt that the RAV-4s steering wheel was always too far away. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Very comfy for the long hauls. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Grown up 6'ish sons, there's plenty of room for them in back. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Well fitted comfortable seat with quality leather and plenty of adjustments. 2 Seat memory makes minimizes readjustment with 2 drivers and allows for easy exit and entrance. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
There is plenty of room in the front seat area. It feels open and spacious. Tall drivers might find they would like a little more headroom or the ability to lower the seat another inch. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The rear set is large and fairly comfortable with plenty of leg room and easy access. The rear seat backs recline, making them more comfortable for travel. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Fully adjustable , lumbar, heated leather. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Very roomy and comfortable. Heated seats add a nice touch. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Slghtly less leg room for 2nd row passenger see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Overall, the seat is too soft. The seatback is completely lacking in lateral support and the cushion is too short with no thigh support. It’s fine for around town driving, but tiring after just an hour of highway travel. The lumbar support is decent, b see full Nissan Murano review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review | |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly. We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet! see full Subaru Outback review |
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