Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Ford Expedition (2014) Specs

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2018 Subaru Forester and 2014 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2018	2014
Model	Subaru Forester	Ford Expedition
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	119.0 in	-15.1 in
Length	180.9 in	206.5 in	-25.6 in
Width	70.7 in	78.8 in	-8.1 in
Height	66.4 in	77.2 in	-10.8 in
Curb Weight	3322 lb.	5578 lb.	-2256 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	28.0 gal.	-12.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.6 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	63.2 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	60.2 in	-6.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.1 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	63.7 in	-7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	59.9 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.1 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	18.6 ft³	15.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	55.0 ft³	-20.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	108.3 ft³	-33.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Expedition

2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

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