Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 117.9 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 201.8 in | -22.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 68.0 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1399 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 44.3 in | -6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 43.2 ft3 | -9.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -14.9 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 2019 Ford Flex.