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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Subaru Legacy (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Subaru Legacy specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 108.3 in -5.3 in
Length 179.5 in 186.4 in -6.9 in
Width 70.1 in 71.7 in -1.6 in
Height 65.9 in 59.3 in 6.6 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 3600 lb. -160 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.3 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 56.3 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.0 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.5 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 56.1 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.8 in 0.2 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 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

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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