Design
The new Subaru Forester was built to accommodate active families, with seating for five passengers and 108.3 cubic feet of passenger volume. Rindge, NH drivers can store all their suitcases, sports gear, or shopping bags in the Forester, which has 29.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 74.4 cubic feet of room with the back seats folded flat. Taller customers from Winchendon, MA will appreciate that the Forester has 41.2 inches of front headroom and 39.6 inches in the back.
The Nissan Rogue has just 105.4 cubic feet of passenger volume. It has 31.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row of seats, but only 74.1 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded. The Rogue has 41.1 inches of front headroom and just 39.2 inches of backseat headroom.
Technology
When the temperatures in Claremont, NH get too hot or too cold, the Subaru Forester comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control to keep you comfortable regardless of the weather. You'll also enjoy standard adaptive headlights that swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination around curves at night.
The Nissan Rogue does not come standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, so you must buy a higher trim if you want that feature. Adaptive headlights are not available in the Rogue.
Safety
You'll have peace of mind about your family's safety in the Subaru Forester, which earned a Top Safety Pick honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Its standard EyeSight safety suite comes with five driver assistance features. A rear seat reminder is included that reminds drivers to check the back seat for children or pets before exiting the vehicle.
The Nissan Rogue received an Acceptable rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It comes standard with four driver aids, but a rear seat reminder isn't among them.
