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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

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 2,789 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,854 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,925 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,020 kg 1,560 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 64 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,123 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,514 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 975 mm 965 mm 10 mm
Headroom, Row 3 912 mm 0 mm 912 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,158 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 704 mm 0 mm 704 mm
Total Legroom 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 391 L 949 L -558 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 33.5 -32.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,370 L 1,934 L 1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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