Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 103.0 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 179.5 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.1 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 65.9 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3440 lb. | 927 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 56.1 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.6 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 0.0 in | 66 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 33.5 | 30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |
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 |