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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 118.9 in -15.9 in
Length 179.5 in 205.0 in -25.5 in
Width 70.1 in 78.4 in -8.3 in
Height 65.9 in 70.4 in -4.5 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 5066 lb. -1626 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 22.0 gal. -5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 62.0 in -5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 59.1 in -59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.3 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 39.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 61.3 in -5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 36.8 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 24.4 ft3 9.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 68.8 ft3 -35.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 116.4 ft3 -48.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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