Subaru Forester (2009) vs. Toyota Camry (2006) Specs

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2009 Subaru Forester and 2006 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Camry
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	107.1 in	-4.1 in
Length	179.5 in	189.2 in	-9.7 in
Width	70.1 in	70.7 in	-0.6 in
Height	65.9 in	58.7 in	7.2 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3450 lb.	-10 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	39.2 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.4 in	-54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.6 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.4 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	56.7 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.8 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	16.7 ft³	16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	16.7 ft³	51.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	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	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	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver 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
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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Camry

2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review
2005	4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The wings are not angled up too steeply for my wide, creaky hips. I still need a two-inch foam insert to see properly and compensate for the lack of OEM padding in the seat, though. see full Toyota Camry review

2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review
2006	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	ok, but not as roomy as the azera see full Toyota Camry review
2006	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	knees touching the back of the front seat (after i adjusted the front seat to how i would sit) see full Toyota Camry review
2005	4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Hand parking brake uncomfortable to right leg on long trips. see full Toyota Camry review

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