Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
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 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 97.1 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 143.1 in | 36.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.5 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 55.5 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 2855 lb. | 585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 50.9 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 39.0 in | 16.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 27.5 in | 10.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 12.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 64.1 ft3 |
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 |
2007 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 |
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 |