Subaru Forester (2014) vs. Honda Ridgeline (2008) Specs

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2014 Subaru Forester and 2008 Honda Ridgeline Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Subaru Forester	Honda Ridgeline
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	122.0 in	-18.1 in
Length	180.9 in	206.8 in	-25.9 in
Width	70.7 in	76.3 in	-5.6 in
Height	66.4 in	70.3 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	3296 lb.	4503 lb.	-1207 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	22.0 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	63.2 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	40.8 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	62.6 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.4 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	0.0	34.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	0.0	74.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it. And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact. Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway? Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range. One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents. Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff. see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Huge rear seat for the car's size see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The most room of any "small" P/U truck. Comfortable driving position with lots of leg room. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Cabin width. Big, comfy heated leather seats. The back seats are flatter and less comfortable, but kids like them just fine. The cabin has plenty of room and many storage bins. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Room to seat three person comfortably in the rear seat. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	There is no hump in the floor, thus allowing the rear seat to accommodate three adults. The seat is split for folding up for more flexibility. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of legroom and comfortable seats, like sitting in an easy chair. see full Honda Ridgeline review

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Nothing and is a strength. My golfing buddies love to ride with me. see full Honda Ridgeline review

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