

Model Year | 2018 | 2020 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.1 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 191.3 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 66.1 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3653 lb. | 3915 lb. | -262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 58.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.8 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.5 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 75.7 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Outback.