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2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 Pontiac Vibe Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Pontiac Vibe | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 171.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 61.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2856 lb. | 394 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 52.6 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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