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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Suzuki Grand Vitara Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
230 hp@6200
213 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,498 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,694 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,680 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 66 L 64 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 1,016 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,118 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 965 mm -20 mm
Total Legroom 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 691 L 949 L -258 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,951 L 1,934 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara 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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