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2009 Ford Explorer and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 99.4 in | 14.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 176.6 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 68.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 65.0 in | 7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3350 lb. | 1356 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 32.0 | 11.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 26 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Forester
| 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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