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Nissan Sentra (2008) vs. Subaru Outback (2009) Specs

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

2008 Nissan Sentra and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan Sentra Subaru Outback  
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
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 105.1 in 0.6 in
Length 179.8 in 188.7 in -8.9 in
Width 70.5 in 69.7 in 0.8 in
Height 59.5 in 63.2 in -3.7 in
Curb Weight 3078 lb. 3605 lb. -527 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.9 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.5 in 0.1 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 39.1 in -1.8 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, Minimum 13.1 ft3 33.5 ft3 -20.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.1 ft3 66.2 ft3 -53.1 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 Outback

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
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
 
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