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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 2,700 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,539 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,902 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,889 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 64 L 16 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 1,016 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,171 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 874 mm 965 mm -91 mm
Total Legroom 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 997 L 949 L 48 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,860 L 1,934 L 0 L

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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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