Nissan Sentra (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2012 Nissan Sentra and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Nissan Sentra	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	103.9 in	1.8 in
Length	179.8 in	180.9 in	-1.1 in
Width	70.5 in	70.7 in	-0.2 in
Height	59.5 in	66.4 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	3078 lb.	3653 lb.	-575 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	53.9 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	39.8 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	53.0 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	38.0 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	34.4 ft³	-21.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	74.7 ft³	-61.6 ft³

2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review

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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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