Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.5 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 188.8 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 69.3 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4060 lb. | -620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.2 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -0.3 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 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |