Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.0 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 179.5 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 70.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 65.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4348 lb. | 3440 lb. | 908 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
2010 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 |