Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.0 in | -5 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 179.5 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 70.1 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.9 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 3440 lb. | -698 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.1 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.6 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 38.0 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -42.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
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 |