Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,560 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 64 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 949 L | -564 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,934 L | 1 L |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |