Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |