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2008 Nissan Sentra and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 186.2 in | -6.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 68.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 56.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3435 lb. | -357 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 33.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Sentra
| 2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 Legacy
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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