

Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 3,698 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 50 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 714 mm | 251 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,773 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 170 L | 779 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 6.0 | -5 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 |
2009 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |