Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Suzuki XL7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 165 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6500 329 Nm@2300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,837 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 986 mm | -130 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 986 mm | -986 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 785 mm | -785 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,817 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 459 L | 447 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 1,079 L | 31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 1,538 L | 0 L |
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 |
2007 Suzuki XL7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I like being able to seat 7 people, which we have done several times. To be fair the 3rd row seats are best for children or small adults but the way the second row can be folded makes access easier. The front & second row seats have lots of legroom. see full Suzuki XL7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats are fully adjustable which I appreciate a lot on a long drive. I tend to stiffen up in a less adjustable seat but the XL7 allows me to readjust enough to really help. Plenty of headroom and comfort. see full Suzuki XL7 review |