Ford Explorer (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2011 Ford Explorer and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000	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	112.6 in	103.0 in	9.6 in
Length	197.1 in	179.5 in	17.6 in
Width	78.9 in	70.1 in	8.8 in
Height	70.4 in	65.9 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	4752 lb.	3440 lb.	1312 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	56.1 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.1 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	40.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	55.6 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.0 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	33.5	10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	68.3 ft³	12.4 ft³

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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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