Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
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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. | 4083 lb. | -643 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.