Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
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	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	108.1 in	-5.1 in
Length	179.5 in	189.6 in	-10.1 in
Width	70.1 in	72.4 in	-2.3 in
Height	65.9 in	66.1 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3810 lb.	-370 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	58.1 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.9 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.9 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	57.3 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.1 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	35.5 ft³	-2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	73.3 ft³	-5 ft³

2012 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

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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