| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Fiesta | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.0 in | 5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 160.1 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 2742 lb. | 698 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 52.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 49.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 31.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review | ||
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.