Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6600 244 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,511 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 64 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 993 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 861 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 949 L | -578 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 1,875 L | 12.1 |
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 |
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 |