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2011 Subaru Forester and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.5 in | -9.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 187.8 in | -8.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 66.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4101 lb. | -661 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.9 in | -1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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