Ford Explorer (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2010 Ford Explorer and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2010	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
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

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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

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