Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications

Model Year	2012	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
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	103.9 in	-0.9 in
Length	179.5 in	177.1 in	2.4 in
Width	70.1 in	71.3 in	-1.2 in
Height	65.9 in	66.7 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3876 lb.	-436 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	56.3 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.3 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.2 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	54.9 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.2 in	0.8 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	24.4 ft³	9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	68.9 ft³	-0.6 ft³

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

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

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