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2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Nissan Sentra Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Sentra | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 179.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 59.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3078 lb. | 362 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 55.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Sentra
| 2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
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