Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,844 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 64 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,016 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 965 mm | -40 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,085 L | 949 L | -948 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,398 L | 1,934 L | 1 L |
2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 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 |