Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 180.9 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 70.7 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 66.4 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 3624 lb. | 213 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 56.5 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 53.0 in | -11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.0 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -61.9 ft3 |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 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 |