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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Subaru Forester Nissan Pathfinder  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		 5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 112.2 in -9.2 in
Length 179.5 in 192.3 in -12.8 in
Width 70.1 in 72.8 in -2.7 in
Height 65.9 in 72.0 in -6.1 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 5020 lb. -1580 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 21.1 gal. -4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.0 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 58.3 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 58.4 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 34.2 in 3.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.7 in -36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 44.0 in -44 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 28.1 in -28.1 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 104.7 in (over 3 rows) -23.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 16.5 ft3 17 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 49.2 ft3 -15.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 79.2 ft3 -10.9 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 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 
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