Subaru Forester (2013) vs. Buick Verano (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Subaru Forester and 2012 Buick Verano specs.
2013 Subaru Forester and 2012 Buick Verano Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2012 |
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Model |
Subaru Forester |
Buick Verano |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
103.0 in |
105.7 in |
-2.7 in |
Length |
169.5 in |
183.9 in |
-14.4 in |
Width |
70.1 in |
71.5 in |
-1.4 in |
Height |
65.9 in |
58.4 in |
7.5 in |
Curb Weight |
3250 lb. |
3300 lb. |
-50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
16.9 gal. |
15.0 gal. |
1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.6 in |
38.3 in |
3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.1 in |
55.1 in |
1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
53.7 in |
-53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
43.1 in |
42.1 in |
1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
37.8 in |
2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.6 in |
52.9 in |
2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
52.0 in |
-52 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.0 in |
33.9 in |
4.1 in |
Total Legroom |
81.1 in (over 2 rows) |
76 in (over 2 rows) |
5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
33.5 ft3 |
14.3 ft3 |
19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
68.3 ft3 |
14.3 ft3 |
54 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester
2014 |
Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it.
And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact.
Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway?
Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range.
One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents.
Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff.
see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester
2014 |
4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Huge rear seat for the car's size
see full Subaru Forester review |
2014 |
4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room
see full Subaru Forester review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
2013 |
The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious.
see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS).
The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths.
see full Buick Verano review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom.
see full Buick Verano review |
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced.
see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space.
see full Buick Verano review |
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing.
see full Buick Verano review |
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