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2008 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.0 in | 8.2 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 179.5 in | 14 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 65.9 in | -7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 3440 lb. | 139 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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