Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Nissan Quest (2016) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2016 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Subaru Forester	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	118.1 in	-15.1 in
Length	179.5 in	200.8 in	-21.3 in
Width	70.1 in	77.6 in	-7.5 in
Height	65.9 in	71.5 in	-5.6 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4367 lb.	-927 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	64.5 in	-8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.8 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	41.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	63.2 in	-7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	66.0 in	-66 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.7 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.5 in	-40.5 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-39.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	35.1 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	63.6 ft³	-30.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	108.4 ft³	-40.1 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

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