Toyota 4Runner (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Toyota 4Runner	Subaru Forester
Engine	4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400	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	109.8 in	103.0 in	6.8 in
Length	189.2 in	179.5 in	9.7 in
Width	75.2 in	70.1 in	5.1 in
Height	69.3 in	65.9 in	3.4 in
Curb Weight	4255 lb.	3440 lb.	815 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	41.6 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	56.1 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.1 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	55.6 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.0 in	-3.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	32.9 in	0.0 in	32.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	24.1 in	0.0 in	24.1 in
Total Legroom	100.5 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	19.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-21.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	36.6 ft³	33.5	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	75.1 ft³	68.3 ft³	6.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner

2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

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