Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 109.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 190.6 in | -1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.8 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3556 lb. | 254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.4 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.6 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 59.1 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |