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Volvo V70 (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volvo V70 and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2010 Volvo V70 and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Volvo V70 Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.8 in 103.0 in 7.8 in
Length 189.9 in 179.5 in 10.4 in
Width 73.3 in 70.1 in 3.2 in
Height 60.9 in 65.9 in -5 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 3440 lb. 87 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 41.6 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 56.1 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.1 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 40.0 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.6 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.0 in -3.4 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.3 ft3 33.5 ft3 -0.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.1 ft3 68.3 ft3 3.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo V70

2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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