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2012 Subaru Forester and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,558 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 861 mm | 104 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 323 L | 626 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
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 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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