Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Ford Explorer (2024) Specs

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2018 Subaru Forester and 2024 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2018	2024
Model	Subaru Forester	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	119.1 in	-15.2 in
Length	180.9 in	198.8 in	-17.9 in
Width	70.7 in	78.9 in	-8.2 in
Height	66.4 in	69.9 in	-3.5 in
Curb Weight	3653 lb.	4727 lb.	-1074 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.9 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	61.8 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	59.2 in	-5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	42.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	40.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	61.9 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	59.1 in	-6.1 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 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	18.2 ft³	16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	47.9 ft³	-13.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	87.8 ft³	-13.1 ft³

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

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