Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 973 mm | -117 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 348 L | 558 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 1,053 L | 31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 2,067 L | -1 L |
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 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |