Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.0 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 179.5 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 70.1 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 65.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 3440 lb. | 397 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.0 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 55.6 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.0 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -55.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
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 |