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Nissan Murano (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Murano and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI specs.

2009 Nissan Murano and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Nissan Murano Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
265 hp@6000
248 lb-ft@4000
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 101.5 in 9.7 in
Length 188.5 in 165.8 in 22.7 in
Width 74.1 in 68.3 in 5.8 in
Height 67.0 in 58.4 in 8.6 in
Curb Weight 4009 lb. 3643 lb. 366 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 14.5 gal. 7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.3 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.6 in 54.7 in 4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.2 in 2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.5 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 54.6 in 5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 35.3 in 1 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.6 ft3 15.1 ft3 17.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.6 ft3 41.8 ft3 39.8 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
 
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