Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.8 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 189.9 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.8 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 71.5 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4400 lb. | -960 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.9 in | 5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -22.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 46.3 ft3 | -12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -20.5 ft3 |
2012 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 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |