Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.1 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 176.9 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 72.1 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4030 lb. | -780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.8 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2008 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Awsome for the long trips I have had with it, comfortable! see full Jeep Liberty review |