Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.1 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 192.5 in | -13 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.1 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3440 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.0 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.0 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.4 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 54.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Toyota Solara.