Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2015) Specs

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2018 Subaru Forester and 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2018	2015
Model	Subaru Forester	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	118.9 in	-15 in
Length	180.9 in	203.7 in	-22.8 in
Width	70.7 in	78.5 in	-7.8 in
Height	66.4 in	69.9 in	-3.5 in
Curb Weight	3653 lb.	4844 lb.	-1191 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	61.5 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	58.0 in	-4.1 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	61.0 in	-4.5 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	70.3 ft³	-35.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	116.3 ft³	-41.6 ft³

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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