Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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 Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 105.1 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 188.7 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 69.7 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 63.2 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 3605 lb. | -895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 54.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 51.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 33.9 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -54.6 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |