Subaru Forester (2015) vs. Ford Freestyle (2007) Specs

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2015 Subaru Forester and 2007 Ford Freestyle Specifications

Model Year	2015	2007
Model	Subaru Forester	Ford Freestyle
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.9 in	-9 in
Length	180.9 in	200.1 in	-19.2 in
Width	70.7 in	74.9 in	-4.2 in
Height	66.4 in	68.3 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	3296 lb.	3959 lb.	-663 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.0 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.4 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	58.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.2 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	57.9 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	40.2 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.9 in	-45.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	20.8 ft³	13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	47.9 ft³	-13.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	86.1 ft³	-11.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it. And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact. Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway? Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range. One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents. Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff. see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Huge rear seat for the car's size see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Freestyle

2007 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Very good for a vehicle of this size - both in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Reasonable space and comfort. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	I needed the 3rd row of seats see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Third row seating, fold flat rear seats for hauling large items see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Great room in the front (and rear) - very comfortable. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	The third row seat easily accommodates 6+ foot passengers. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Raised third row great for kids. Easy access to third row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	3 row seating for kids see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Lots of space for car seats and adults in the second and third row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Front seats are extremely comfortable. We were surprised by just how nice they were. see full Ford Freestyle review

2007 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Drivers side left foot rests on pad which is slightly to the right due to the wheel. Takes a while to become acustomed to it. see full Ford Freestyle review

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