Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Volvo XC60 (2011) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Subaru Forester	Volvo XC60
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	109.2 in	-6.2 in
Length	179.5 in	182.2 in	-2.7 in
Width	70.1 in	74.4 in	-4.3 in
Height	65.9 in	67.4 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4225 lb.	-785 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	38.0 in	3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	56.7 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.2 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	55.2 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.4 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	30.8 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	67.4 ft³	0.9 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

2011 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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