Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Nissan Maxima (2017) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2017 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Nissan Maxima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	109.3 in	-6.2 in
Length	180.3 in	192.8 in	-12.5 in
Width	68.5 in	73.2 in	-4.7 in
Height	58.1 in	56.5 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	3471 lb.	-396 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.7 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	45.0 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	55.7 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	34.2 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	14.3 ft³	-3 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review

2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review

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