Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Lincoln Zephyr | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.4 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 190.5 in | -11 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 55.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3406 lb. | 34 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 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 | 56.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 52.5 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 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |