Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
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
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

2012 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

2009 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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