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Subaru Ascent (2021) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Subaru Ascent and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

2021 Subaru Ascent and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2021 2012  
Model Subaru Ascent Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
2.4L H4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5600
277 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable CVT 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,891 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,999 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,930 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,819 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,009 kg 1,560 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 64 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,552 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,532 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 965 mm 13 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,453 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 805 mm 0 mm 805 mm
Total Legroom 2,855 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 504 L 949 L -445 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,345 L 33.5 -32.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,449 L 1,934 L 1 L

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2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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