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Subaru Forester (2008) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Forester and 2008 Toyota 4Runner specs.

2008 Subaru Forester and 2008 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

2008 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review
 
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