Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.0 in | -5 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 179.5 in | -24 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.9 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3250 lb. | -944 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.1 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.0 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 0.0 in | 46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.0 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
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 |