Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Versa | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 102.4 in | -3 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 169.1 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 66.7 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 60.4 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 2722 lb. | 443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 48.8 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.4 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 47.2 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.0 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I had an old large dog who loved car rides, and this car was lower to the ground to allow her easier access, and the backseat was very comfortable and spacious for her. Human guests also appreciated the more spacious rear seat room and comfort, though for the past year or 2 I have completely removed the rear seats in favor of even more cargo room (and the excuse not to transport people). see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats are very comfortable. Made of squishy dense foam: not too hard but still supportive enough. I have reclined and slept in the front passenger seat overnight several times. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I love how the Tiida/Versa has more rear leg room in it than the maxima does. a male of my build can sit in the back seat comfortably with the passenger seat pushed all the way back see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
large enough for actual adult to sit in see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review |