Subaru Forester (2007) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2009) Specs

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2007 Subaru Forester and 2009 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2009
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	104.7 in	-5.3 in
Length	176.6 in	181.1 in	-4.5 in
Width	68.3 in	71.5 in	-3.2 in
Height	65.0 in	66.3 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	3680 lb.	-330 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	57.1 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.6 in	53.8 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	41.8 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	39.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.3 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	52.4 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	38.3 in	-4.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	12.3 ft³	19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.0	37.2 ft³	-5.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	73.0 ft³	-15.3 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

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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