Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC90 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.6 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 188.9 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.7 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 70.2 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4544 lb. | -1294 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.0 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -24.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 43.3 ft3 | -9.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -16.8 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 2014 Volvo XC90.