Acura TLX (2016) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2016 Acura TLX and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Acura TLX	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	103.9 in	5.4 in
Length	190.3 in	180.9 in	9.4 in
Width	73.0 in	70.7 in	2.3 in
Height	57.0 in	66.4 in	-9.4 in
Curb Weight	3748 lb.	3653 lb.	95 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	41.4 in	-4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	57.0 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	53.9 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.0 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.8 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	56.5 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.0 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	38.0 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.2 ft³	34.4 ft³	-21.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.2 ft³	74.7 ft³	-61.5 ft³

2016 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review

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2018 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

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