Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Nissan 350Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.3 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 169.8 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 52.1 in | 13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3339 lb. | -89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.2 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 38.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 26.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
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 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |