Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Nissan Murano (2014) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2014 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Subaru Outback	Nissan Murano
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	111.2 in	-6.1 in
Length	188.7 in	188.5 in	0.2 in
Width	69.7 in	74.1 in	-4.4 in
Height	63.2 in	67.0 in	-3.8 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	4009 lb.	-404 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	21.7 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.6 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	54.8 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	43.6 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	59.6 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.4 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.3 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	32.6 ft³	0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	81.6 ft³	-15.4 ft³

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

2014 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review

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