Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Audi A8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 121.0 in | -18 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 204.4 in | -24.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.6 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.3 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4399 lb. | -1149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.4 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 42.3 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 |
2011 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 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |