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 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,277 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 80 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 869 mm | 96 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 467 L | 482 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,393 L | 32.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,243 L | -1 L |
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 |