Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 0 L | 64 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,313 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 846 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 680 L | 269 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 850 L | -849 L |
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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |