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Toyota Sienna (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Sienna and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 Toyota Sienna and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Toyota Sienna Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@6200
245 lb-ft@4700
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.3 in 103.0 in 16.3 in
Length 200.0 in 179.5 in 20.5 in
Width 77.4 in 70.1 in 7.3 in
Height 68.9 in 65.9 in 3 in
Curb Weight 4398 lb. 3440 lb. 958 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.6 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 56.1 in 7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.4 in 0.0 in 58.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 43.1 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.2 in 40.0 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.9 in 55.6 in 9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 67.5 in 0.0 in 67.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.0 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.1 in 0.0 in 38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.1 in 0.0 in 61.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 51.8 in 0.0 in 51.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 39.5 in 0.0 in 39.5 in
Total Legroom 122 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 40.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 43.6 ft3 33.5 ft3 10.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 94.5 ft3 33.5 61 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 148.9 ft3 68.3 ft3 80.6 ft3

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

2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna 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
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
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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