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Nissan Altima (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Altima and 2010 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Nissan Altima and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2011 2010  
Model Nissan Altima Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 103.0 in 6.3 in
Length 190.7 in 179.5 in 11.2 in
Width 70.7 in 70.1 in 0.6 in
Height 57.9 in 65.9 in -8 in
Curb Weight 3357 lb. 3440 lb. -83 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.6 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.1 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 0.0 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 43.1 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 40.0 in -3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 55.6 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 0.0 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 38.0 in -2.2 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 33.5 ft3 -18.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.3 ft3 68.3 ft3 -53 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 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 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
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
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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