Nissan Quest (2006) vs. Subaru Outback (2009) Specs

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2006 Nissan Quest and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Nissan Quest	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.0 in	105.1 in	18.9 in
Length	204.1 in	188.7 in	15.4 in
Width	77.6 in	69.7 in	7.9 in
Height	71.9 in	63.2 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	3605 lb.	407 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	16.9 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.9 in	40.5 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.7 in	54.4 in	9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	65.6 in	51.0 in	14.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	44.1 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.7 in	39.1 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	66.2 in	53.7 in	12.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	67.4 in	52.6 in	14.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.3 in	33.9 in	7.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.6 in	0.0 in	61.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.0 in	0.0 in	50 in
Legroom, Row 3	41.2 in	0.0 in	41.2 in
Total Legroom	124.2 in (over 3 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	46.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	33.5 ft³	-1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.7 ft³	33.5	54.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	148.7 ft³	66.2 ft³	82.5 ft³

2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review

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