Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Honda S2000 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@7800 162 lb-ft@6800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 94.5 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 162.2 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 50.0 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 2855 lb. | 585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 34.6 in | 7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 50.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.8 in | -49.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 28.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 63.3 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 |
2008 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |