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Nissan Altima (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Nissan Altima and 2018 Subaru Forester specs.

2015 Nissan Altima and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2015 2018  
Model Nissan Altima Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
251 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable CVT 8-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 103.9 in 5.4 in
Length 191.5 in 180.9 in 10.6 in
Width 72.0 in 70.7 in 1.3 in
Height 57.9 in 66.4 in -8.5 in
Curb Weight 3295 lb. 3653 lb. -358 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 41.4 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.4 in 57.0 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 53.9 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.0 in 43.0 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 39.8 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 56.5 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.0 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 38.0 in -1.9 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 34.4 ft3 -19 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 74.7 ft3 -59.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Altima

2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Adequate see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 
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