Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 176.6 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 65.0 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 3165 lb. | 91 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 51.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 33.7 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -27.7 ft3 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |