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2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Lexus GX Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus GX | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.8 in | -6.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 188.2 in | -8.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.0 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 74.6 in | -8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1621 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -22.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 49.7 ft3 | -16.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -9.2 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 Lexus GX
| 2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
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