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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Subaru Legacy (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2012 Subaru Legacy specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2012 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review
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
 
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