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Nissan Xterra (2011) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Xterra and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2011 Nissan Xterra and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Nissan Xterra Subaru Legacy  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 105.1 in 1.2 in
Length 178.7 in 186.2 in -7.5 in
Width 72.8 in 68.1 in 4.7 in
Height 74.9 in 56.1 in 18.8 in
Curb Weight 4143 lb. 3435 lb. 708 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 16.9 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 39.5 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 54.4 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 51.0 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 44.1 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 36.5 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 53.7 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.1 in 52.6 in -6.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 33.9 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.2 ft3 11.4 ft3 23.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.7 ft3 11.4 ft3 54.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Xterra

2011 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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