Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.3 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 190.6 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 57.8 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 3556 lb. | 68 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.5 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 43.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.4 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |