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Jeep Patriot (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2006 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Jeep Patriot and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Jeep Patriot Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.7 in 99.4 in 4.3 in
Length 173.6 in 176.6 in -3 in
Width 69.1 in 68.3 in 0.8 in
Height 64.4 in 65.0 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 3108 lb. 3165 lb. -57 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.6 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.0 in 39.8 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.6 in 53.5 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.3 in 51.6 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 43.6 in -3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.7 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 53.6 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 51.6 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 33.7 in 5.7 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.0 ft3 32.0 ft3 -9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.2 ft3 57.7 ft3 -3.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Jeep Patriot

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review
2009 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review
2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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