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

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2006 Nissan Armada Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	Subaru Forester	Nissan Armada
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 305 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	123.2 in	-20.2 in
Length	179.5 in	206.9 in	-27.4 in
Width	70.1 in	78.8 in	-8.7 in
Height	65.9 in	77.8 in	-11.9 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	5251 lb.	-1811 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	28.0 gal.	-11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	65.1 in	-9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	61.3 in	-61.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	40.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	64.5 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.1 in	-60.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	41.9 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	63.7 in	-63.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.8 in	-48.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	115.9 in (over 3 rows)	-34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	20.0 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	56.7 ft³	-23.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	97.1 ft³	-28.8 ft³

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

2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review
2006	4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review

2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review

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