Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Subaru Outback (2007) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2007 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2011	2007
Model	Subaru Forester	Subaru Outback
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
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	105.1 in	-2.1 in
Length	179.5 in	188.7 in	-9.2 in
Width	70.1 in	69.7 in	0.4 in
Height	65.9 in	63.2 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3605 lb.	-165 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	16.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.5 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	54.4 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	44.1 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	53.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	33.9 in	4.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	33.5 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	66.2 ft³	2.1 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
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 Subaru Outback

2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review

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