Subaru Forester (2013) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2007) Specs

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2013 Subaru Forester and 2007 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year	2013	2007
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 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	169.5 in	189.2 in	-19.7 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it. And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact. Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway? Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range. One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents. Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff. see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Huge rear seat for the car's size see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota 4Runner

2007 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room in the backs seat, and actually decent 3rd row seating for the kids. Kills the cargo area though. see full Toyota 4Runner review

2007 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
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 RWD	No third row, cargo space small 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
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	After a trip to TX from CO my back was hurting. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	the front seat is too close to the floor. see full Toyota 4Runner review

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