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2016 Subaru Forester and 2017 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Prius | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3296 lb. | 3075 lb. | 221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.4 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.0 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 43.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Prius
| 2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review | |
| 2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Prius
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