| Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,971 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 991 mm | -26 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 515 L | 434 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,356 L | 32.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,486 L | -1 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Ford Explorer.