Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Subaru Outback (2010) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2010 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	Subaru Forester	Subaru Outback
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 Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	107.9 in	-4.9 in
Length	179.5 in	188.2 in	-8.7 in
Width	70.1 in	71.7 in	-1.6 in
Height	65.9 in	65.7 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3544 lb.	-104 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.8 in	0.8 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	39.3 in	0.7 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	34.3 ft³	-0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	71.3 ft³	-3 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 Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review

2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review

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