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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 103.0 in 0.1 in
Length 173.8 in 179.5 in -5.7 in
Width 68.5 in 70.1 in -1.6 in
Height 58.5 in 65.9 in -7.4 in
Curb Weight 3075 lb. 3250 lb. -175 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 16.9 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 41.6 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.1 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 43.1 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.0 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.2 in 55.6 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 38.0 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -14.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 44.4 ft3 68.3 ft3 -23.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
 

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
 
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