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2006 Subaru Forester and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.3 in | -8.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 190.7 in | -14.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.5 in | -10.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 68.2 in | -3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4539 lb. | -1189 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 61.6 in | -8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 59.0 in | -7.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 61.5 in | -7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 59.1 in | -7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.7 in | -5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 42.9 ft3 | -10.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -25.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
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