| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 97.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 145.6 in | 33.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 55.4 in | 10.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2546 lb. | 704 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 50.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 44.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 29.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 44.3 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 |
| 2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |