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2008 Subaru Forester and 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 176.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.3 in | -3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 3452 lb. | -287 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 44.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
| 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
| 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
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