Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 111.0 in | -8 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 195.3 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.5 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3461 lb. | -21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.0 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 52.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Toyota Avalon.