Subaru Forester (2016) vs. GMC Terrain (2013) Specs

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2016 Subaru Forester and 2013 GMC Terrain Specifications

Model Year	2016	2013
Model	Subaru Forester	GMC Terrain
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.5 in	-8.6 in
Length	180.9 in	185.3 in	-4.4 in
Width	70.7 in	72.8 in	-2.1 in
Height	66.4 in	66.3 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3624 lb.	4188 lb.	-564 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.8 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.8 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	55.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.2 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.2 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.3 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.3 in	-51.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.9 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	31.6 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	63.9 ft³	10.8 ft³

2016 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

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2013 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The GMC Terrain's long wheelbase also pays off with noticeably more rear seat leg room than in competitors. In fact, there's a little more combined legroom in the first two rows than in the far larger Yukon XL, and a few more inches than in the larger Acadia. Sound like enough space to fit a third row? Perhaps, but GM opted not to offer one. The Terrain is thoroughly compact in width. The larger GMCs remain much better options for transporting three adults in the back seat. They're also better for carrying cargo. The Terrain's cargo floor is long, but its also high and narrow, and the second-row seats don't fold flat. see full GMC Terrain review

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