Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Versa | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,295 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,687 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,495 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,199 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 504 L | 470 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,115 L | 1,427 L | 1 L |
2017 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 |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |