Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.7 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 180.5 in | -1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.1 in | -4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 66.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3566 lb. | -126 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.6 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 65.4 ft3 | 2.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Escape.