Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.2 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 190.7 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.3 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3980 lb. | -540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.0 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 54 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 |
2015 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The best thing about driving the Lexus GS F Sport two years ago remains the best thing. Its highly adjustable driver seat ranks among the few that are both supportive during aggressive driving and comfortable all the time. Adjustments include bi-level lumber, side bolsters, and thigh support. (Note: You can get the same adjustments on the passenger side, but only with the Luxury Package, not the F Sport.) The Cadillac's seats, while far from punishing, aren't as form-fitting or as comfortable. You also sit lower in the CTS, good for feeling sporty, not so good for seeing out of the car. The larger windows in the Lexus also boost driver confidence. see full Lexus GS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus GS.