Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 99.4 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 176.6 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.3 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 65.0 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3637 lb. | 3350 lb. | 287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 51.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 51.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.7 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.8 in | 0.0 in | 49.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 ft3 | 32.0 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.6 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |