Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.0 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 185.6 in | 179.5 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 77.8 in | 65.9 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5545 lb. | 3250 lb. | 2295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 43.1 in | 9.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 38.0 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 13.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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 |