Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2008) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2012	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

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

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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