Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus RX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6300 362 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 73 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,438 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,085 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 521 L | 428 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,594 L | 0 L |
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver 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 |
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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Lexus RX.