Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Suzuki XL7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 243 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.4 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 197.2 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 68.9 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4048 lb. | -608 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.8 in | -38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 38.1 ft3 | -4.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Suzuki XL7.