| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
| Model | Suzuki Kizashi | Subaru Forester | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 183.1 in | 180.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3296 lb. | -55 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -61.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
| 2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |