Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Nissan Xterra (2011) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Nissan Xterra Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Subaru Forester	Nissan Xterra
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	106.3 in	-3.3 in
Length	179.5 in	178.7 in	0.8 in
Width	70.1 in	72.8 in	-2.7 in
Height	65.9 in	74.9 in	-9 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4354 lb.	-914 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	21.1 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	39.9 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.3 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	58.3 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	46.1 in	-46.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	34.4 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	35.2 ft³	-1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	65.7 ft³	2.6 ft³

2012 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

2011 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review

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