Chevrolet Traverse (2013) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
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	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	103.9 in	15 in
Length	203.7 in	180.9 in	22.8 in
Width	78.5 in	70.7 in	7.8 in
Height	69.9 in	66.4 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	4844 lb.	3624 lb.	1220 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	61.5 in	57.0 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 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	61.0 in	56.5 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 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	70.3 ft³	34.4	35.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.3 ft³	74.7 ft³	41.6 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
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

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

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