| Model Year | 2022 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine |  2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400  | 
						 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950  | 
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.7 in | -8.6 in | 
| Length | 182.7 in | 193.4 in | -10.7 in | 
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in | -2.2 in | 
| Height | 67.5 in | 72.8 in | -5.3 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3454 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1252 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.9 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.0 in | -0.9 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.4 in | 0.9 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.9 in | -1.7 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.9 in | 2.5 in | 
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in | 
| Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 28.9 | 43.9 ft3 | -15 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Subaru Forester.
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range  | 
						the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |