Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Lexus IS (2008) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Subaru Forester	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	107.5 in	-4.5 in
Length	179.5 in	180.1 in	-0.6 in
Width	70.1 in	70.9 in	-0.8 in
Height	65.9 in	56.1 in	9.8 in
Curb Weight	3250 lb.	3455 lb.	-205 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.2 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	37.2 in	4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	54.4 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.9 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	36.7 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	52.7 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	30.6 in	7.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	6.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	13.0 ft³	20.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	13.0 ft³	55.3 ft³

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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 IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review

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