| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Suzuki SX4 | Subaru Forester | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 180.9 in | -18.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 66.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3296 lb. | -573 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 53.0 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.8 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
| 2010 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2010 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD |
Very little room for driver and passengers. Driver is almost touching windshield by a forehead. A small leg room too especially for driver and rear passengers. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 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 |