Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.3 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 186.4 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 59.3 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3600 lb. | -160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.5 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 53.6 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 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |