Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Lexus ES (2010) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2010 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Subaru Forester	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	109.3 in	-6.3 in
Length	179.5 in	191.1 in	-11.6 in
Width	70.1 in	71.1 in	-1 in
Height	65.9 in	57.1 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3580 lb.	-140 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	37.4 in	4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	36.8 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	56.3 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.9 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	14.7 ft³	18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	14.7 ft³	53.6 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

2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review

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