Toyota Highlander (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Toyota Highlander	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 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 automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	99.4 in	10.4 in
Length	191.1 in	176.6 in	14.5 in
Width	75.8 in	68.3 in	7.5 in
Height	68.1 in	65.0 in	3.1 in
Curb Weight	4233 lb.	3350 lb.	883 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	53.5 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	51.6 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.2 in	43.6 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.7 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	53.6 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.1 in	51.6 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	33.7 in	4.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.6 in	0.0 in	45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	27.7 in	0.0 in	27.7 in
Total Legroom	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	32.0 ft³	-18.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	32.0	10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	57.7 ft³	26 ft³

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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