Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 2,245 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 80 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 919 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 430 L | 519 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,195 L | 32.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,407 L | -1 L |
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.