Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 113.0 in | -10 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 195.9 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.5 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3560 lb. | -120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.4 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.5 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.1 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.3 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 52.2 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 2019 Toyota Avalon.