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Ford Edge (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Edge and 2008 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 Ford Edge and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Ford Edge Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
265 hp@6250
250 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 99.4 in 11.8 in
Length 185.7 in 176.6 in 9.1 in
Width 75.8 in 68.3 in 7.5 in
Height 67.2 in 65.0 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 4282 lb. 3350 lb. 932 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.9 in 53.5 in 5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 51.6 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 43.6 in -2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.7 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.8 in 53.6 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.3 in 51.6 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 33.7 in 5.9 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.1 ft3 32.0 ft3 0.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 69.6 ft3 57.7 ft3 11.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Edge

2008 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
EXCELLENT ROOM IN THE REAR FOR LEGS AND STRETCHING OUT. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Great for long trips. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Spacious legroom and reclining seats. Fat center fold down armrest with cup holders and adjustable A/C vents are a nice touch. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
i have 2 teenagers who have complained regularly with other vehicles they have rode in in the last 6 months. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seats are very comfortable. Love the forward leaning front headrests. Great legroom as well. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Larger and more comfortable than any other offering in this segment. Class leading legroom and open feel. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
It is very comfortable and I love that the rear seats recline in various positions for comfort. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of room for driver and passenger. Great for long road trips. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of room for 1 or 2 kids. Great leg room because no third row seating. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The Edge is very roomy and comfortable. By leaving out the third seat option, they were able to give the front and rear rows both a little more space and it can comfortably fit 5 adults. see full Ford Edge review
2008 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
No 3rd row available see full Ford Edge review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver 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 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. 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
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
2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 
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