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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Volvo S40 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2008 Volvo S40 specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2008 Volvo S40 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Subaru Forester Volvo S40  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,468 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,770 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 1,564 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 60 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 988 mm -987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,364 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 945 mm -944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,288 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 874 mm 91 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 357 L 592 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 12.6 -11.6 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 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
 

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