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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Volvo S60 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Volvo S60 specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Subaru Forester Volvo S60  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		 turbocharged
2.4L I5
DOHC-4v
257 hp@5500
258 lb-ft@2100		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 106.9 in -3.9 in
Length 179.5 in 180.2 in -0.7 in
Width 70.1 in 71.4 in -1.3 in
Height 65.9 in 56.2 in 9.7 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 3393 lb. 47 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.0 gal. -1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 38.7 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 56.2 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 49.0 in -49 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.6 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.9 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 55.5 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.2 in -55.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 33.3 in 4.7 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 13.9 ft3 19.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 13.9 ft3 54.4 ft3

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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 2009 Volvo S60

2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review
 
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