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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Toyota Sienna (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Toyota Sienna specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Subaru Forester Toyota Sienna  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
198 kW@6200
332 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 3,030 mm -1 mm
Length 4,559 mm 5,080 mm -1 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,966 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,750 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 1,995 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 76 L -12 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,621 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,483 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,090 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,648 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,715 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,006 mm 964 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 968 mm -968 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,552 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,316 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 1,003 mm -1 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 1,235 L 948 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 2,676 L 31.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 4,216 L -3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Sienna

2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review
 
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