Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
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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 | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 5,138 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,717 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 73 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,125 mm | 964 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 848 mm | -848 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 549 L | 400 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,274 L | 32.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,455 L | -1 L |
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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |