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2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 5,184 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,666 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,712 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,069 mm | 964 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,565 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 915 L | 34 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 2,483 L | 31.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 4,126 L | -3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Quest
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
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