Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Subaru Forester	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	112.6 in	-9.6 in
Length	179.5 in	198.3 in	-18.8 in
Width	70.1 in	78.9 in	-8.8 in
Height	65.9 in	70.0 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4633 lb.	-1193 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.6 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	61.5 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	40.6 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	40.6 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	61.0 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.5 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	21.0 ft³	12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	43.9 ft³	-10.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	81.7 ft³	-13.4 ft³

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

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