Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,498 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,758 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 66 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 945 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 691 L | 258 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
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 |
2009 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 |