Chevrolet Traverse (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	103.9 in	15 in
Length	205.0 in	180.9 in	24.1 in
Width	78.4 in	70.7 in	7.7 in
Height	70.4 in	66.4 in	4 in
Curb Weight	4790 lb.	3624 lb.	1166 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	57.0 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	53.9 in	5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.0 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.3 in	56.5 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	53.0 in	4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.0 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	34.4 ft³	-10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	68.8 ft³	34.4	34.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.4 ft³	74.7 ft³	41.7 ft³

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2017 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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