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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Nissan Altima Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400		 turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 103.0 in 7.2 in
Length 192.3 in 179.5 in 12.8 in
Width 70.4 in 70.1 in 0.3 in
Height 57.9 in 65.9 in -8 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 3440 lb. -166 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.6 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 56.1 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 43.1 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.0 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 55.6 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 38.0 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.6 ft3 33.5 ft3 -17.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.6 ft3 68.3 ft3 -52.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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