Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 176.2 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 59.8 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3296 lb. | 2937 lb. | 359 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 43.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |