Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2023) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2023 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	112.2 in	-9.2 in
Length	179.5 in	194.9 in	-15.4 in
Width	70.1 in	76.0 in	-5.9 in
Height	65.9 in	68.1 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4332 lb.	-892 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.9 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.0 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.0 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	58.7 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.7 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.0 in	-28 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-27.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	16.0 ft³	17.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	48.4 ft³	-14.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	84.3 ft³	-16 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

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