Maybe it's just all the H4 noise, but the Forester feels a little quicker than that. Though, if you really want to feel slow, put the AC on. I've never owned another car that had its AC system rob so much power.
In the Highlander I don't even notice. In the Corolla, I notice, but not much. In the Forester, I think, "whaa, did someone steal the engine?" And then realize the AC is on.