Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.1 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 173.8 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 58.5 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3075 lb. | 175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.5 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 23.9 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 |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |