

Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 207 hp@6950 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 3,635 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,295 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 | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 699 mm | 266 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 119 L | 830 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 4.2 | -3.2 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 |
2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |