Acura TL (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2007 Acura TL and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2007	2017
Model	Acura TL	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	103.9 in	4 in
Length	189.3 in	180.9 in	8.4 in
Width	72.2 in	70.7 in	1.5 in
Height	56.7 in	66.4 in	-9.7 in
Curb Weight	3483 lb.	3624 lb.	-141 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	41.4 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.0 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.9 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	43.0 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.8 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	56.5 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	53.0 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	38.0 in	-3.1 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	34.4 ft³	-21.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	74.7 ft³	-62.2 ft³

2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review

2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Small for adults see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL 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

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