Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Saab 9-7X | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.0 in | 10 in |
Length | 193.2 in | 179.5 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 70.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 65.9 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4720 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.1 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Saab 9-7X.
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 |