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Nissan Sentra (2008) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Sentra and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport specs.

2008 Nissan Sentra and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan Sentra Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 103.1 in 2.6 in
Length 179.8 in 180.3 in -0.5 in
Width 70.5 in 68.5 in 2 in
Height 59.5 in 58.1 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 2853 lb. 3075 lb. -222 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.9 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 54.8 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 0.0 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.5 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.2 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.5 in 33.5 in 1 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.1 ft3 11.3 ft3 1.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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