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2008 Scion xB
xB 5dr Wgn Man
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2009 Subaru Forester
Forester 2.5X Manual
11%
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2008 Suzuki XL-7
XL7 FWD 4dr
2008 Scion xB
xB 5dr Wgn Man
2009 Subaru F...
Forester 2.5X Manual
2008 Suzuki XL-7
XL7 FWD 4dr
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Station Wagon 4WD Sport Utility Sport Utility
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
  6  
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas Flat 4-Cyl Gas V6
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.5L/150 3.6L/217
Fuel System
SMPI SMPI MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
158 @ 6000 170 @ 6000 252 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 4000 170 @ 4400 243 @ 2300
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
    Manumatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.54 3.45 4.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05 2.06 2.98
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.33 1.45 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97 1.09 1.32
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73 0.78 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.58 3.33 3.18
Clutch Size (in)
  8.86  
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.24 4.11 2.48
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
  22  
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 20 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 26 22
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  356  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  90  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.3 7.3 7.4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3020 3250 3886
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  2400 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  200 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  2400 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  200 3500
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson-type MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Double wishbone Multilink
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs    
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
  32  
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
  32  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.04 0.83  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
  0.67  
Brakes
Brake Type
Power Power Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes  
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x - TBD - 11.7 x - TBD -  
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD - 11.3 x - TBD -  
Tires
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P215/65HR16 P235/65R16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P215/65HR16 P235/65R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact P235/65R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact   16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0 Variable 17.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 3.0 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.4 41.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
  37.4  
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.0 15.9 18.6
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
102.4 103 112.4
Length, Overall (in)
167.3 179.5 197.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.3 70.1 72.2
Height, Overall (in)
64.7 65.9 68.9
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.0 60.2 61.6
Tread Width, Rear (in)
59.8 60.2 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1 8.7 7.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
  32.8  
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
  38.4  
Liftover Height (in)
  27.4  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
  61.8  
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
  37.5  
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
  53.25  
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
  42.2  
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
  33.9  
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
  68.3 95.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
  33.5 49.4
Trunk Volume (ft³)
21.7    
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
122.5 107.6 103.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.0 41.6 41.3
Front Leg Room (in)
40.7 43.1 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.8 56.1 55.6
Front Hip Room (in)
52.7 52.9 52.2
Second Head Room (in)
41.2 40.4 40.0
Second Leg Room (in)
38.0 38.0 38.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.7 55.6 55.3
Second Hip Room (in)
46.7 52.7 53.1
Summary
Vehicle Name
xB Forester XL7
Body Style
4 Door Wagon 4 Door 4-Door