Mitsubishi Outlander (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Mitsubishi Outlander	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	103.9 in	1.2 in
Length	183.3 in	180.9 in	2.4 in
Width	70.9 in	70.7 in	0.2 in
Height	66.1 in	66.4 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3571 lb.	3653 lb.	-82 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	57.0 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.6 in	53.9 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.0 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.7 in	53.0 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.0 in	-0.7 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)	81 in (over 2 rows)	25.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	34.4 ft³	-24.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.2 ft³	34.4	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	74.7 ft³	-11.4 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.

2018 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

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