Subaru Forester (2016) vs. Toyota Camry (2021) Specs

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2016 Subaru Forester and 2021 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year	2016	2021
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Camry
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,639 mm	2,824 mm	0 mm
Length	4,595 mm	4,879 mm	0 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,839 mm	0 mm
Height	1,687 mm	1,445 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,644 kg	1,641 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	60 L	0 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	973 mm	-972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,448 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,407 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,092 mm	1,069 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,011 mm	965 mm	-964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,435 mm	1,415 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,389 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	965 mm	965 mm	0 mm
Total Legroom	2,057 mm (over 2 rows)	2,035 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	974 L	428 L	546 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,115 L	15.1	-13.1 L

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2021 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The rear seat is similarly meh. Passengers back there will encounter a decent amount of legroom (much more than in the Mazda6), but (unless they have very short legs) insufficient thigh support and (if they're of above-average height) the headliner. This last is the price of the current Camry's racier roof line. Perhaps they figure people who require a roomy rear seat will buy a crossover. To be fair, many manufacturers have been sacrificing rear seat headroom for a more stylish roof line, as this seems the best way for sedans to retain appeal in a market hot for crossovers. see full Toyota Camry review

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