Subaru Forester (2008) vs. GMC Terrain (2014) Specs

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2008 Subaru Forester and 2014 GMC Terrain Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Subaru Forester	GMC Terrain
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	112.5 in	-13.1 in
Length	176.6 in	185.3 in	-8.7 in
Width	68.3 in	72.8 in	-4.5 in
Height	65.0 in	66.3 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	4188 lb.	-838 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.8 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	55.7 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.6 in	55.1 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	41.2 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	39.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.3 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	51.3 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	39.9 in	-6.2 in
Total Legroom	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	31.6 ft³	0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	63.9 ft³	-6.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. 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
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 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 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 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lost of room for the kids. 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
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 GMC Terrain

2014 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The GMC Terrain's long wheelbase also pays off with noticeably more rear seat leg room than in competitors. In fact, there's a little more combined legroom in the first two rows than in the far larger Yukon XL, and a few more inches than in the larger Acadia. Sound like enough space to fit a third row? Perhaps, but GM opted not to offer one. The Terrain is thoroughly compact in width. The larger GMCs remain much better options for transporting three adults in the back seat. They're also better for carrying cargo. The Terrain's cargo floor is long, but its also high and narrow, and the second-row seats don't fold flat. see full GMC Terrain review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 GMC Terrain

2014 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review

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