Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Volvo XC90 (2010) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2010 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Subaru Forester	Volvo XC90
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
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	3440 lb.	4826 lb.	-1386 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

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

2010 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review

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