Nissan Pathfinder (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2009 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Nissan Pathfinder	Subaru Forester
Engine	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	4WD w/low range	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	103.0 in	9.2 in
Length	192.3 in	179.5 in	12.8 in
Width	72.8 in	70.1 in	2.7 in
Height	72.0 in	65.9 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	5020 lb.	3440 lb.	1580 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	16.9 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	56.1 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.1 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	40.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	55.6 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	38.0 in	-3.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	0.0 in	36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.0 in	0.0 in	44 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	23.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	33.5 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.2 ft³	33.5	15.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.2 ft³	68.3 ft³	10.9 ft³

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

2012 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

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