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2016 Subaru Forester and 2017 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,687 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,644 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 975 mm | -10 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 391 L | 583 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 1,198 L | 33.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,115 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander
| 2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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