Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 470 L | 479 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 16.6 | -15.6 L |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |