Nissan Quest (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2012 Nissan Quest and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
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 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

2012 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

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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