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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Versa and 2018 Subaru Forester specs.

2012 Nissan Versa and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Nissan Versa Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 103.9 in -1.5 in
Length 169.1 in 180.9 in -11.8 in
Width 66.7 in 70.7 in -4 in
Height 60.4 in 66.4 in -6 in
Curb Weight 2722 lb. 3322 lb. -600 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 57.0 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 48.8 in 53.9 in -5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 43.0 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.7 in 56.5 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.2 in 53.0 in -5.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 38.0 in 0 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) -1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.8 ft3 34.4 ft3 -16.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 50.4 ft3 74.7 ft3 -24.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review
2012 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
CVT FWD
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review
2011 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on.  It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back.  Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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