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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Subaru Forester Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 110.2 in -7.2 in
Length 179.5 in 192.3 in -12.8 in
Width 70.1 in 70.4 in -0.3 in
Height 65.9 in 57.9 in 8 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 3041 lb. 209 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 20.0 gal. -3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.8 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 56.3 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.9 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.6 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 56.0 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 36.4 in 1.6 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 15.6 ft3 17.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 15.6 ft3 52.7 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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