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2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.0 in | 5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 155.5 in | 24 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2306 lb. | 944 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 52.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.0 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 51.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
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 Mazda Mazda2
| 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
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