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 |
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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 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |