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Lexus IS (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Lexus IS and 2008 Subaru Forester specs.

2014 Lexus IS and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Lexus IS Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 99.4 in 10.8 in
Length 183.7 in 176.6 in 7.1 in
Width 71.3 in 68.3 in 3 in
Height 56.3 in 65.0 in -8.7 in
Curb Weight 3461 lb. 3165 lb. 296 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 15.9 gal. 1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.8 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 53.5 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 51.6 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.8 in 43.6 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 39.7 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 53.6 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 51.6 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 33.7 in -1.5 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.8 ft3 32.0 ft3 -21.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.8 ft3 57.7 ft3 -46.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review
 

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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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