Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.9 in | -3 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 178.4 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 68.0 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 55.6 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3653 lb. | 3685 lb. | -32 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.7 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.0 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 62.5 ft3 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |