Chrysler Pacifica (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2007 Chrysler Pacifica and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2007	2009
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Subaru Forester
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.3 in	103.0 in	13.3 in
Length	198.5 in	179.5 in	19 in
Width	79.3 in	70.1 in	9.2 in
Height	66.5 in	65.9 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	4511 lb.	3440 lb.	1071 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	41.6 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.8 in	56.1 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.1 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	40.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.5 in	55.6 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	38.0 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	0.0 in	35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.9 in	0.0 in	41.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.9 in	0.0 in	29.9 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	29.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-20.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.6 ft³	33.5	10.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.5 ft³	68.3 ft³	11.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica

2007 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2008	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2008	4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2007	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2007	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Second row has tons of room. 3rd row not so much, but was comfortable enough for a 2500 mile round from with 6 of us. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	supports lower back problem see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More room than your standard bench seat design see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like how the rear seats slide fwd and backward. I like the center console extending back between the rear seats.` see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Large for my family see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2007 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

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