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Nissan Xterra (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Xterra and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Nissan Xterra and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Nissan Xterra Subaru Forester  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000		 turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		  
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 103.0 in 3.3 in
Length 178.7 in 179.5 in -0.8 in
Width 72.8 in 70.1 in 2.7 in
Height 74.9 in 65.9 in 9 in
Curb Weight 4165 lb. 3440 lb. 725 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 16.9 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 41.6 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 56.1 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 40.0 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 55.6 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.1 in 0.0 in 46.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 38.0 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.2 ft3 33.5 ft3 1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.7 ft3 68.3 ft3 -2.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Xterra

2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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