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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.0 in | 8 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 179.5 in | 17.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 65.9 in | -7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3440 lb. | 55 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -53.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 2012 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 |
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