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2006 Acura MDX and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 179.5 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 77.0 in | 70.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 65.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1031 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 56.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 55.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.6 ft3 | 33.5 | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura MDX
| 2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester
| 2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |
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