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2009 Nissan Pathfinder and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,884 mm | 4,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,829 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,017 kg | 1,436 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 60 L | 20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 856 mm | 13 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 0 mm | 714 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 906 L | -439 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 32.0 | -31 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 1,634 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 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 |
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. 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 |
| 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 |
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