Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 316 hp@5700 295 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.8 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 184.6 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.9 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 65.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4236 lb. | -796 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.0 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volvo XC60.