Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.0 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 195.2 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 57.5 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3653 lb. | 3461 lb. | 192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.5 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 58.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 58.7 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 |
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.