Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,285 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,480 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 57 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 884 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 371 L | 578 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |