Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Toyota Avalon (2007) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2007 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Avalon
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	111.0 in	-8 in
Length	179.5 in	197.2 in	-17.7 in
Width	70.1 in	72.8 in	-2.7 in
Height	65.9 in	58.5 in	7.4 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3490 lb.	-50 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	38.8 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.4 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.3 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.5 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	58.2 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	40.9 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	14.4 ft³	19.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	14.4 ft³	53.9 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

2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review

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