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Subaru Forester (2007) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Subaru Forester and 2009 Mini Hardtop specs.

2007 Subaru Forester and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2007 2009  
Model Subaru Forester Mini Hardtop  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 97.1 in 2.3 in
Length 176.6 in 145.6 in 31 in
Width 68.3 in 66.3 in 2 in
Height 65.0 in 55.4 in 9.6 in
Curb Weight 3165 lb. 2546 lb. 619 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 10.6 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.8 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 50.3 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.4 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 37.6 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 44.7 in 8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 29.9 in 3.8 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 5.7 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 24.0 ft3 33.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Forester

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review
 
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