Toyota Highlander (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
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 shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	103.0 in	6.8 in
Length	191.1 in	179.5 in	11.6 in
Width	75.8 in	70.1 in	5.7 in
Height	68.1 in	65.9 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	4454 lb.	3440 lb.	1014 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	56.1 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.2 in	43.1 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	40.0 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	55.6 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.0 in	0.4 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)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	33.5 ft³	-19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	33.5	8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	68.3 ft³	15.4 ft³

2015 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

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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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