Toyota FJ Cruiser (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Toyota FJ Cruiser	Subaru Forester
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700	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	105.9 in	103.0 in	2.9 in
Length	183.9 in	179.5 in	4.4 in
Width	74.6 in	70.1 in	4.5 in
Height	70.9 in	65.9 in	5 in
Curb Weight	4050 lb.	3440 lb.	610 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	56.1 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.1 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.3 in	40.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.6 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.3 in	38.0 in	-6.7 in
Total Legroom	73.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-7.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	33.5 ft³	-5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.8 ft³	68.3 ft³	-1.5 ft³

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

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	It is uncomfortable, small, and awkardly designed. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Back seat is not built to have adults riding there. May be ok for children but is difficult to put a child seat in the rear as well. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range	Cramped rear seating - putting 3 people back there would be really pushing it. The only bonus is that the rear seats fold down flat (I love that). see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear suicide doors are cool - unless you have to use them. Easier than no door, but hard to access for adults or kid seats. Really a 2 person back seat, 3 is not good. Rear seat visibility is poor, front view blocked and side posts take out side view. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	too small see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

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

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