Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,559 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 64 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,057 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,016 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 965 mm | -81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 949 L | -572 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 1,934 L | 764 L |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 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 |