Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Subaru Impreza / WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.1 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 173.8 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 68.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 57.6 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 2911 lb. | 254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.6 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 53.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.2 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 52.2 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.4 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |