

Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 109.8 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 189.2 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 75.2 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 69.3 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4505 lb. | -1155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.2 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 55.4 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -23.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 36.6 ft3 | -4.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |