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2012 Subaru Forester and 2008 Jeep Patriot Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Jeep Patriot | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 173.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.1 in | 1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 64.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3251 lb. | -1 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Patriot
| 2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review |
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