Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 167 kW@6250 291 Nm@3750 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,656 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,620 kg | 1,644 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 60 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,011 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 965 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,001 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 716 mm | 0 mm | 716 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 974 L | -682 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 34.4 | 933.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,115 L | -1 L |
2014 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 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |