Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.1 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 182.1 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 67.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3449 lb. | -199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Forester.