Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 119.8 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 199.8 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.8 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 70.9 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 5330 lb. | -1890 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 47.7 ft3 | -14.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -16.2 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 |
2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |