Toyota Avalon (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2007 Toyota Avalon and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Toyota Avalon	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,819 mm	2,639 mm	0 mm
Length	5,009 mm	4,595 mm	1 mm
Width	1,849 mm	1,796 mm	0 mm
Height	1,486 mm	1,687 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,583 kg	1,644 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	60 L	10 L
Headroom, Row 1	986 mm	1,052 mm	985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,509 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,417 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,049 mm	1,092 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	1,011 mm	952 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,478 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,427 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	1,039 mm	965 mm	-964 mm
Total Legroom	2,088 mm (over 2 rows)	2,057 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	408 L	974 L	-566 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.4	2,115 L	12.4

2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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