Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Review

Utility
Neither the Nissan Xterra nor the Subaru Forester has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Xterra's forte than it is the Subaru Forester's.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Nissan Xterra packs quite a wallop and will knock the Subaru Forester down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Nissan Xterra is substantially heavier than the Forester. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Xterra than the Forester because of its bigger tank. The Nissan Xterra and the Subaru Forester compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Xterra for a fill-up about as often as the Forester.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Subaru Forester is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nissan Xterra. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Subaru Forester is the winner in terms of fuel economy. The Nissan Xterra pales in comparison to the Subaru Forester when it comes to gas mileage. The Subaru Forester isn't much less pricey than the Nissan when it comes to MSRP. The Nissan will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Xterra.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Subaru Forester is definitely more agile than the Nissan, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Nissan has a bigger engine than the Subaru Forester. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan will have picked up and gone by the time the Forester finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Nissan Xterra is tremendously more powerful than the Subaru Forester.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Subaru's front cabin compared to the Nissan Xterra. The ampler interior dimensions of the Subaru Forester make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Nissan Xterra.

Warranty
The Subaru Forester and the Nissan have the same basic after-sale protection.