Subaru Forester (2016) vs. Toyota Avalon (2013) Specs

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2016 Subaru Forester and 2013 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year	2016	2013
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Avalon
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,639 mm	2,819 mm	0 mm
Length	4,595 mm	4,958 mm	0 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,834 mm	0 mm
Height	1,687 mm	1,461 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,644 kg	1,570 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	64 L	-4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	978 mm	-977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,448 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,400 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,092 mm	1,069 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,011 mm	963 mm	-962 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,435 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	2,057 mm (over 2 rows)	2,065 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	974 L	453 L	521 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,115 L	16.0	-14 L

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 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

2013 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

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