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Nissan Quest (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Quest and 2008 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Nissan Quest and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
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
 
Transmission CVT 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,000 mm 2,525 mm 1 mm
Length 5,100 mm 4,486 mm 1 mm
Width 1,971 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,816 mm 1,651 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,981 kg 1,520 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 60 L 16 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,638 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,057 mm 1,008 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,605 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,676 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 932 mm 856 mm 76 mm
Headroom, Row 3 1,016 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,554 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,260 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 1,029 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Total Legroom 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 2 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 994 L 906 L 88 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,801 L 32.0 -31 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,070 L 1,634 L 2 L

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

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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