Lexus RX (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2015 Lexus RX and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Lexus RX	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	103.9 in	4 in
Length	187.8 in	180.9 in	6.9 in
Width	74.2 in	70.7 in	3.5 in
Height	66.3 in	66.4 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	4343 lb.	3624 lb.	719 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	57.0 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.9 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.0 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.8 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	56.5 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	53.0 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.0 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	34.4 ft³	5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	74.7 ft³	5.6 ft³

2015 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review

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2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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