Scion tC (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

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2010 Scion tC and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2010	2010
Model	Scion tC	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000	2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.0 in	3.3 in
Length	174.0 in	179.5 in	-5.5 in
Width	69.1 in	70.1 in	-1 in
Height	55.7 in	65.9 in	-10.2 in
Curb Weight	2905 lb.	3250 lb.	-345 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	41.6 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	56.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.1 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.6 in	40.0 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.0 in	55.6 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	0.0 in	47.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.6 in	38.0 in	-4.4 in
Total Legroom	75.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	33.5 ft³	-20.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	35.4 ft³	68.3 ft³	-32.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Scion tC

2010 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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