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2011 Subaru Forester and 2007 Saturn ION Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Saturn ION | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.5 in | -5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2752 lb. | 498 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.0 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 52.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 53.6 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 2007 Saturn ION
| 2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |
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