Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.0 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 179.5 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 65.9 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3440 lb. | -362 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.0 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 38.0 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -55.2 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 |
2011 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 |
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 |