Subaru Forester (2016) vs. Infiniti JX (2013) Specs

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2016 Subaru Forester and 2013 Infiniti JX Specifications

Model Year	2016	2013
Model	Subaru Forester	Infiniti JX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6400 248 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	114.2 in	-10.3 in
Length	180.9 in	196.4 in	-15.5 in
Width	70.7 in	77.2 in	-6.5 in
Height	66.4 in	67.8 in	-1.4 in
Curb Weight	3624 lb.	4419 lb.	-795 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	60.3 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	42.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.3 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	60.4 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	41.7 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.5 in	-36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.8 in	-30.8 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	114.8 in (over 3 rows)	-33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	15.8 ft³	18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	40.8 ft³	-6.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	76.5 ft³	-1.8 ft³

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 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

2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	I'm struggling to come up with a fifth reason for buying the Infiniti JX. Not because the rest of the vehicle is bad, but because in the great majority of aspects it's neither notably good nor notably bad compared to competitors. They're all fairly quick, smooth, and quiet. If I have to pick a fifth reason, then it's third row room and comfort. A Buick Enclave has a roomier third row, but both the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 do worse. This said, the second row must be slid forward to provide legroom to people in the third row. The seats in both rearward rows are of the low-mounted, flat-cushioned variety typical of the segment, so they're not very comfortable for adults. You'll find a more adult-friendly second row in some large crossovers, especially those from Ford and Lincoln. see full Infiniti JX review

2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Amazing rear seat comfort and even 3rd row seats are awesome!! I am 6'4" (with a longer torso) and I can get in the car easy, and sit comfortably in the 3rd row!! Great DVD system and air climate control for the rear seated passangers. see full Infiniti JX review
2013	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Awesome. Great layout of everything. The most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Great for long drives over 3 hours. I wish my Toyota 4unner seats were as comfortable; they are only good for about 1 hour, max. see full Infiniti JX review

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