Nissan Murano (2009) vs. Subaru Outback (2016) Specs

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2009 Nissan Murano and 2016 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
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
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.2 in	108.1 in	3.1 in
Length	188.5 in	189.6 in	-1.1 in
Width	74.1 in	72.4 in	1.7 in
Height	67.0 in	66.1 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	4009 lb.	3810 lb.	199 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	58.1 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.5 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	42.9 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	57.3 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.0 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	38.1 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.6 ft³	35.5 ft³	-2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.6 ft³	73.3 ft³	8.3 ft³

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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 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 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

2016 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 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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