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2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.9 in | -9.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 200.3 in | -20.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 67.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4204 lb. | -764 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 47.4 ft3 | -13.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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