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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2020 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
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
 
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

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2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 

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