Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.3 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 192.8 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.5 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3552 lb. | -112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 45.0 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.7 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.2 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 54 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Nissan Maxima.