Acura TL (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2009 Acura TL and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Acura TL	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 305 hp@6200 273 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	99.4 in	9.9 in
Length	195.3 in	176.6 in	18.7 in
Width	74.0 in	68.3 in	5.7 in
Height	57.2 in	65.0 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	3971 lb.	3350 lb.	621 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	53.5 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	51.6 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	43.6 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.7 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	53.6 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	51.6 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	33.7 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	32.0 ft³	-18.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	57.7 ft³	-44.6 ft³

2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review

2009 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	My back became stiff after two separate test drives. 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 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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