Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,601 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 62 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 904 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 827 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,877 L | 0 L |
2012 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 |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |