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2016 Subaru Forester and 2013 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.1 in | -14.2 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 200.8 in | -19.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 77.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 71.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 4367 lb. | -743 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 64.5 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 43.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.6 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 63.2 in | -6.7 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 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -40 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 63.6 ft3 | -29.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -33.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Forester
| 2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Quest
| 2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
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