Nissan Sentra (2016) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2011) Specs

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2016 Nissan Sentra and 2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2016	2011
Model	Nissan Sentra	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.1 in	3.2 in
Length	182.1 in	180.3 in	1.8 in
Width	69.3 in	68.5 in	0.8 in
Height	58.9 in	58.1 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	2848 lb.	3075 lb.	-227 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.3 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	54.8 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.9 in	0.0 in	50.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	43.5 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.2 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.1 in	0.0 in	50.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	33.5 in	3.9 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	11.3 ft³	3.8 ft³

2016 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Sentra.

2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD	I've driven between the SF Bay Area and San Diego several times with no comfort issues. As a point of comparison, I am comfortable with long drives in a 2002 Honda Civic and I would like to burn the seats in a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I am 6'4" tall and this is one of the few compact cars I fit into easily with room to spare. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The rear seats actually have enough space to comfortably fit full size adults or child car seats. The doors open wide making ingress and egress easy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Amongst small cars, this had quite comfortable rear seat room, which accommodated our car seat better than our previous Volkswagen Jetta. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Roomy inside, as well as pretty large greenhouse see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Coming from both an MX-5 and Buick Century the cabin of the WRX is very spacious. There is good room for driver and passenger. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I drove he car for a better part of 2 hours today. The seats were very comfortable all around in rush hour traffic on city and highway roads. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Seats only adjust two ways, and manual adjustments at that. They're adequate for short trips but uncomfortable if you have to sit for hours. I wish there was an option for multiple power adjustments with memory. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2011	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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