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Nissan 350Z (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 Nissan 350Z and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan 350Z Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 103.0 in 1.3 in
Length 169.8 in 179.5 in -9.7 in
Width 71.5 in 70.1 in 1.4 in
Height 52.1 in 65.9 in -13.8 in
Curb Weight 3339 lb. 3250 lb. 89 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 41.6 in -3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 56.1 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.1 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 40.0 in -40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.6 in -55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.0 in -38 in
Total Legroom 42.6 in (over 1 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -38.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.8 ft3 33.5 ft3 -26.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 6.8 ft3 68.3 ft3 -61.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan 350Z

2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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