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Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Nissan Maxima Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6400
354 Nm@4400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,776 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,841 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,468 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,613 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 64 L 12 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,057 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 925 mm 1,016 mm 924 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 965 mm -86 mm
Total Legroom 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 402 L 949 L -547 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.2 1,934 L 13.2

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

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 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
 
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