Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
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 | 5549 lb. | 3440 lb. | 2109 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 | 59.3 in | 0.0 in | 59.3 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 |
2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |