| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 103.0 in | 16 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 179.5 in | 27 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 70.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 65.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3250 lb. | 2328 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 0.0 in | 60.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.1 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 55.6 in | 8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 33.5 | 21.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 40 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Expedition.
| 2012 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 |