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2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Toyota 4Runner Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 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 shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.8 in | -6.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 189.2 in | -9.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 69.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4255 lb. | -815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 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 | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -19.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 36.6 ft3 | -3.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner
| 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 |
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