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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Nissan Sentra (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Nissan Sentra specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Subaru Forester Nissan Sentra  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
149 kW@6600
244 Nm@5200
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 2,685 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,567 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,791 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 1,396 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 55 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,374 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 947 mm -946 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,346 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 876 mm 89 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 371 L 578 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 13.1 -12.1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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