Nissan Maxima (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2009 Nissan Maxima and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Nissan Maxima	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-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	190.6 in	180.9 in	9.7 in
Width	73.2 in	70.7 in	2.5 in
Height	57.8 in	66.4 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	3556 lb.	3653 lb.	-97 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	41.4 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	53.9 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	43.0 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	39.8 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.0 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.0 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	34.4 ft³	-20.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	74.7 ft³	-60.5 ft³

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
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

2009 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

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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