Compare Nissan Maxima vs Subaru Legacy

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Engine

2.5L Flat 4 Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 30 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 27 MPG

Hwy: 35 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

14.3 ft³

Trunk Volume

15.1 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

2.5L Flat 4 Gas

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,565 lbs

3,489 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

24 MPG

30 MPG

City

20 MPG

27 MPG

Highway

30 MPG

35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3 Tons/yr

5.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

18.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

360 miles

499.5 miles

Cruising Range Highway

540 miles

647.5 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

192.8 in

190.6 in

Height

56.5 in

59.1 in

Max Width

73.2 in

72.4 in

Front Width

62.4 in

62.2 in

Rear Width

62.4 in

63.4 in

Wheelbase

109.3 in

108.3 in

Ground Clearance

5.3 in

5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

45 in

42.8 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56.7 in

58.1 in

Front Seat Hip Room

54.2 in

55.5 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

34.2 in

39.5 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.7 in

37.2 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

55.7 in

57.4 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.5 in

54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

14.3 ft³

15.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

N/A

36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8.5"

17" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8.5"

17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire

P245/45VR18

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire

P245/45VR18

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Brilliant Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Gun Metallic
Pearl White Tricoat
Scarlet Ember Pearl Metallic Tinted CC
Super Black

Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Cashmere, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
Charcoal, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim

Slate Black, Cloth Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Not Available

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Not Available

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Not Available

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Not Available

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Nissan Maxima vs Subaru Legacy

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary