Nissan Sentra (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2008 Nissan Sentra and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Nissan Sentra	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	99.4 in	6.3 in
Length	179.8 in	176.6 in	3.2 in
Width	70.5 in	68.3 in	2.2 in
Height	59.5 in	65.0 in	-5.5 in
Curb Weight	3078 lb.	3350 lb.	-272 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	53.5 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	51.6 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.6 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	39.7 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.6 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	51.6 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	33.7 in	0.8 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	32.0 ft³	-18.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	57.7 ft³	-44.6 ft³

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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