Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,958 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 996 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 453 L | 496 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 16.0 | -15 L |
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 |
2014 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon.