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 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,102 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,443 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,003 mm | 964 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 595 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,243 L | 32.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,313 L | -1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.