Nissan Quest (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2015 Nissan Quest and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest

2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	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	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	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver 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
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 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

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