Nissan Quest (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2015 Nissan Quest and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Nissan Quest	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	CVT	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	103.9 in	14.2 in
Length	200.8 in	180.9 in	19.9 in
Width	77.6 in	70.7 in	6.9 in
Height	71.5 in	66.4 in	5.1 in
Curb Weight	4367 lb.	3653 lb.	714 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.5 in	57.0 in	7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.9 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	43.0 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	39.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	56.5 in	6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.0 in	53.0 in	13 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 in (over 2 rows)	40 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.1 ft³	34.4 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	63.6 ft³	34.4	29.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.4 ft³	74.7 ft³	33.7 ft³

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

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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