Acura TL (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2006 Acura TL and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2007
Model	Acura TL	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	99.4 in	8.5 in
Length	189.3 in	176.6 in	12.7 in
Width	72.2 in	68.3 in	3.9 in
Height	56.7 in	65.0 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	3350 lb.	230 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	53.5 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	51.6 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	43.6 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.7 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.6 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	51.6 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	33.7 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	32.0 ft³	-19.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	57.7 ft³	-45.2 ft³

2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review

2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review

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

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