

Model Year | 2012 | 2024 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 119.1 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 198.8 in | -19.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.9 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 69.9 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4345 lb. | -1095 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 61.8 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 61.9 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 47.9 ft3 | -14.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -19.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Ford Explorer.