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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Subaru Forester  
Engine 6.0L V8
OHV-2v
366 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@4300		 turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.0 in 103.0 in 13 in
Length 202.0 in 179.5 in 22.5 in
Width 79.0 in 70.1 in 8.9 in
Height 76.9 in 65.9 in 11 in
Curb Weight 5165 lb. 3440 lb. 1725 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 9.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.3 in 56.1 in 9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 64.4 in 0.0 in 64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.2 in 55.6 in 9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 0.0 in 60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.0 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.7 in 0.0 in 61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 25.6 in 0.0 in 25.6 in
Total Legroom 105.9 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 24.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.9 ft3 33.5 ft3 -16.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.3 ft3 33.5 26.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.9 ft3 68.3 ft3 40.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2008 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 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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