2008 Nissan Rogue vs 2010 Subaru Forester

2008 Nissan Rogue

2010 Subaru Forester

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AWD 4-Door S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue AWD 4-Door S	21	26	$19,782	$20,750
Rogue AWD 4-Door S w/CA Emissions	21	26	$19,782	$20,750
Rogue AWD 4-Door SL	21	26	$20,669	$22,170
Rogue AWD 4-Door SL w/CA Emissions	21	26	$20,669	$22,170
Rogue FWD 4-Door S	22	27	$18,526	$19,430
Rogue FWD 4-Door S w/CA Emissions	22	27	$18,526	$19,430
Rogue FWD 4-Door SL	22	27	$19,533	$20,970
Rogue FWD 4-Door SL w/CA Emissions	22	27	$19,533	$20,970

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4-Door Automatic 2.5X

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X	20	26	$20,304	$21,495
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited	20	26	$24,355	$25,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited PZEV	20	26	$24,663	$26,295
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited w/Nav Sys & Convenience PZEV	20	26	$26,599	$28,595
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited w/Nav Sys & Convenience Pkg	20	26	$26,291	$28,295
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited w/Navigation System	20	26	$25,856	$27,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited w/Navigation System PZEV	20	26	$26,164	$28,095
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X PZEV	20	26	$20,612	$21,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium	20	26	$22,410	$23,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium PZEV	20	26	$22,718	$24,095
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium w/All-Weather Pkg	20	26	$22,744	$24,195
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium w/All-Weather Pkg PZEV	20	26	$23,052	$24,495
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X w/Special Edition Pkg	20	26	$20,652	$21,895
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X w/Special Edition Pkg PZEV	20	26	$20,960	$22,195
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Limited	19	24	$26,707	$28,495
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Limited w/Navigation System	19	24	$28,208	$30,295
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Premium	19	24	$24,857	$26,495
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X	20	27	$19,214	$20,295
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X PZEV	20	27	$19,522	$20,595
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium	20	27	$21,501	$22,795
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium PZEV	20	27	$21,809	$23,095
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium w/All-Weather Pkg	20	27	$21,835	$23,195
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium w/All-Weather Pkg PZEV	20	27	$22,143	$23,495
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X w/Special Edition Pkg	20	27	$19,562	$20,695
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X w/Special Edition Pkg PZEV	20	27	$19,870	$20,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,782

$20,304

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,750

$21,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$346 / month

$358 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With the 2009 Nissan Rogue, the crossover market gets another right-sized entry that’s just a little tighter inside than the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

The 2010 Subaru Forester may not be as powerful or well-equipped as its rivals, but it really shines in its more carlike dynamics and superior handling.

TCC Likes

Looks like the larger Nissan Murano
Well-balanced ride and handling
Attention to fit and finish

Better styling
Carlike dynamics
Constant all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

Middling acceleration
CVT isn’t familiar to many consumers
Rear visibility suffers from styling

Outdated four-speed auto
No manual option on XT turbocharged model
Unappealing cabin plastics

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

AWD Sport Utility

4WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

52.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

107.6

Second Leg Room (in)

35.3

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

41.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

40.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

43.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.0

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

103

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

31.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

182.9

179.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

38.4

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

65.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.0

27.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

28.9

33.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

55.2

53.25

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.1

33.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

37.8

61.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.9

68.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

37.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

11.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 0.6

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.1

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.0

37.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.0

Variable

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/70R16

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/70R16

P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

T155/90D16

T135/90D16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

2400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3426

3300

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

7.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.5L/150

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4-Cyl

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4400

170 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

QR25DE

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Automatic

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.12

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.79

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Rogue

Subaru Forester

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

MacPherson-type

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.67

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

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