Subaru Forester (2009) vs. Dodge Magnum (2008) Specs

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2009 Subaru Forester and 2008 Dodge Magnum Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Subaru Forester	Dodge Magnum
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	120.0 in	-17 in
Length	179.5 in	197.7 in	-18.2 in
Width	70.1 in	74.1 in	-4 in
Height	65.9 in	58.3 in	7.6 in
Curb Weight	3250 lb.	3896 lb.	-646 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	38.7 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.7 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	57.6 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	40.2 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	82 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	27.2 ft³	6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	71.6 ft³	-3.3 ft³

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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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Magnum

2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review
2007	4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review

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