Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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 | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.0 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 179.5 in | 13 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.9 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3440 lb. | 103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.5 ft3 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord 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 |