Subaru Forester (2007) vs. Toyota Highlander (2010) Specs

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2007 Subaru Forester and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2007	2010
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	109.8 in	-10.4 in
Length	176.6 in	188.4 in	-11.8 in
Width	68.3 in	75.2 in	-6.9 in
Height	65.0 in	68.1 in	-3.1 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	4178 lb.	-828 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	59.7 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.6 in	56.7 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	43.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	40.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	59.5 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	56.5 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	38.3 in	-4.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	10.3 ft³	21.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.0	42.3 ft³	-10.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	95.4 ft³	-37.7 ft³

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review

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