Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.4 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 190.2 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.2 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3430 lb. | 10 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 52.5 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 |
2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |