Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.3 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 175.6 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.7 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3022 lb. | 418 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.1 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 68.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda Mazda3.