Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6600 244 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 165 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,486 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,511 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,008 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 856 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 906 L | -535 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 1,634 L | 12.1 |
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 |