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Honda Odyssey (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Honda Odyssey and 2010 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Honda Odyssey and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2010  
Model Honda Odyssey Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@5000
2.5L H4
OHC-4v
170 hp@6000
170 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.1 in 103.0 in 15.1 in
Length 202.1 in 179.5 in 22.6 in
Width 77.1 in 70.1 in 7 in
Height 68.8 in 65.9 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 4385 lb. 3250 lb. 1135 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 41.6 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.5 in 56.1 in 7.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.0 in 0.0 in 57 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.1 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.1 in 55.6 in 7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.4 in 0.0 in 64.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.0 in 38.0 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.4 in 0.0 in 38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.2 in 0.0 in 61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.5 in 0.0 in 48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 41.1 in 0.0 in 41.1 in
Total Legroom 121.9 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 40.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 38.4 ft3 33.5 ft3 4.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 91.1 ft3 33.5 57.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 147.4 ft3 68.3 ft3 79.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Odyssey

2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 0 Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review
2010 0 These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009 0 Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 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 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
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
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 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
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. 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
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
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
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 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
 
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