Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 169.1 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 60.4 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3322 lb. | 2722 lb. | 600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.5 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 48.8 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.4 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 50.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 47.2 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
2018 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 |