Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.2 in | -12.8 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 191.7 in | -15.1 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.9 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 58.1 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3310 lb. | 3982 lb. | -672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.8 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.4 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.3 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 41.7 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Fusion.