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Subaru Forester (2008) vs. Nissan Rogue (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Forester and 2011 Nissan Rogue specs.

2008 Subaru Forester and 2011 Nissan Rogue Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Nissan Rogue  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,525 mm 2,690 mm 0 mm
Length 4,486 mm 4,656 mm 0 mm
Width 1,735 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,651 mm 1,659 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,436 kg 1,486 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 60 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,311 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,080 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,361 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,311 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 856 mm 897 mm -41 mm
Total Legroom 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 906 L 818 L 88 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,634 L 1,640 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Rogue

2011 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
I'm over 6' tall with long legs, and I have plenty of room. I can sit in the rear seat after I set the driver's seat at a comfortable position, as well. I wish the lower cushion height/angle could be adjusted, but still very comfortable. see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
holds my three young kids comfortably, like the flat foot room. I don't like the front seats, I find them too flat and I don't like that they dont tilt back like my TSX see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Not great, not awful. Compared to my previous BMW 535i, it's awful, but for the class of vehicle it's OK for shorter distances, which is mostly what I use it for. see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
Picked up one of my fat friends while on the test ride and had him ride in the back. Him and his wife were very comfortable. Lots of leg and foot room. see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
Lots of leg room and the drivers seat is very adjustable and comfortable. I have wide shoulders and the leather seats are very comfortable for me. see full Nissan Rogue review
2011 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Front seats too bench like and lacking in adjustments see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Roof pitch makes it seem more cramped. see full Nissan Rogue review
 
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