Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Subaru Forester	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	109.2 in	-6.2 in
Length	179.5 in	190.9 in	-11.4 in
Width	70.1 in	78.5 in	-8.4 in
Height	65.9 in	71.0 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4506 lb.	-1066 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	21.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	61.5 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.6 in	-58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.4 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	62.2 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.5 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	58.9 in	-58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.4 in	-48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.1 in	-32.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	-30.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	18.0 ft³	15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	47.7 ft³	-14.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	87.0 ft³	-18.7 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 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

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