Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2015) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2015 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	Subaru Forester	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	109.2 in	-6.2 in
Length	179.5 in	191.4 in	-11.9 in
Width	70.1 in	78.5 in	-8.4 in
Height	65.9 in	71.0 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4497 lb.	-1057 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	21.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	61.5 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.6 in	-58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.4 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	62.2 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.5 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	58.9 in	-58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.4 in	-48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.1 in	-32.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	-30.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	18.0 ft³	15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	47.7 ft³	-14.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	87.0 ft³	-18.7 ft³

2011 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
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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