Nissan 350Z (2007) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs

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2007 Nissan 350Z and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Nissan 350Z	Subaru WRX
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	0 in
Length	169.8 in	180.9 in	-11.1 in
Width	71.5 in	70.7 in	0.8 in
Height	52.1 in	58.1 in	-6 in
Curb Weight	3344 lb.	3267 lb.	77 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	55.6 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	52.2 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.3 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Total Legroom	42.6 in (over 1 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-36.1 in
Cargo Volume	6.8 ft³	12.0 ft³	-5.2 ft³

2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review

2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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