Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.4 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 159.3 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.9 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2366 lb. | 884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.3 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 68.3 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 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |