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Subaru Forester (2017) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Subaru Forester and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2017 Subaru Forester and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Subaru Forester Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400		  
Transmission 8-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 118.9 in -15 in
Length 180.9 in 205.0 in -24.1 in
Width 70.7 in 78.4 in -7.7 in
Height 66.4 in 70.4 in -4 in
Curb Weight 3624 lb. 4790 lb. -1166 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 22.0 gal. -6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.0 in 62.0 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 59.1 in -5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.3 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 61.3 in -4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 57.8 in -4.8 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 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.4 ft3 24.4 ft3 10 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.4 68.8 ft3 -34.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 74.7 ft3 116.4 ft3 -41.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 - Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 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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