Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.9 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 180.2 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.2 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3393 lb. | 47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.3 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 54.4 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 |
2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |