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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year 2012 2023  
Model Subaru Forester Kia Carnival  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
262 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 3,091 mm -1 mm
Length 4,559 mm 5,156 mm -1 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,740 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 1,985 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 72 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,631 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,519 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,044 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 1,003 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,605 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,687 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,029 mm 964 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 980 mm -980 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,511 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,280 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 904 mm -904 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 1,138 L 948 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 2,461 L 31.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 4,109 L -3 L

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2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 

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