Mitsubishi Outlander (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2007
Model	Mitsubishi Outlander	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	99.4 in	5.7 in
Length	183.3 in	176.6 in	6.7 in
Width	70.9 in	68.3 in	2.6 in
Height	66.1 in	65.0 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3571 lb.	3350 lb.	221 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	53.5 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.6 in	51.6 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.6 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.7 in	51.6 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	33.7 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.7 in	0.0 in	35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	39.4 in	0.0 in	39.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.2 in	0.0 in	28.2 in
Total Legroom	106.4 in (over 3 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	29.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	32.0 ft³	-21.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.2 ft³	32.0	2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	57.7 ft³	5.6 ft³

2015 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 2015 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

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