Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura RL | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 216 kW@6200 347 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,644 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,052 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,011 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 965 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 974 L | -603 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 2,115 L | 11.1 |
2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |