Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.2 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 193.1 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 66.5 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4098 lb. | -658 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.6 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.3 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 40.9 ft3 | -7.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -11.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe.