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Toyota Camry (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Camry and 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 Toyota Camry and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Toyota Camry 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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 103.0 in 6.3 in
Length 189.2 in 179.5 in 9.7 in
Width 71.1 in 70.1 in 1 in
Height 57.9 in 65.9 in -8 in
Curb Weight 3461 lb. 3440 lb. 21 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 57.8 in 56.1 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 0.0 in 54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 43.1 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 40.0 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.0 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -18.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.0 ft3 68.3 ft3 -53.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Camry

2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review
2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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