Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 116.0 in | -13 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 197.7 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.7 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.0 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3719 lb. | -469 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.0 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.6 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 52.1 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 |
2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review |
2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |