Subaru Forester (2017) vs. Mini Hardtop (2010) Specs

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2017 Subaru Forester and 2010 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2017	2010
Model	Subaru Forester	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	97.1 in	6.8 in
Length	180.9 in	145.6 in	35.3 in
Width	70.7 in	66.3 in	4.4 in
Height	66.4 in	55.4 in	11 in
Curb Weight	3624 lb.	2668 lb.	956 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	10.6 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.8 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	50.3 in	6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.4 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.6 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	44.7 in	11.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	29.9 in	8.1 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	9.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	5.7 ft³	28.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	24.0 ft³	50.7 ft³

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review

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