Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.3 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 191.8 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.3 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.1 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3680 lb. | -240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 53.2 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |