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2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Lexus ES Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus ES | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 912 mm | 53 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 416 L | 533 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 14.7 | -13.7 L |
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 2011 Lexus ES
| 2011 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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