Toyota Prius (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2009 Toyota Prius and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Toyota Prius	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.0 in	3.3 in
Length	175.0 in	179.5 in	-4.5 in
Width	67.9 in	70.1 in	-2.2 in
Height	58.1 in	65.9 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	2890 lb.	3250 lb.	-360 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	16.9 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	56.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.1 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.0 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	55.6 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	0.0 in	51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.0 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.4 ft³	33.5 ft³	-19.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.4 ft³	68.3 ft³	-53.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Prius

2009 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It fits. see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review

2009 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review
2009	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review
2008	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius 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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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