Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 179.8 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 59.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 2853 lb. | 414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 55.1 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 34.5 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |