Chrysler Town & Country (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Chrysler Town & Country	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.3 in	103.0 in	16.3 in
Length	200.6 in	179.5 in	21.1 in
Width	78.6 in	70.1 in	8.5 in
Height	68.9 in	65.9 in	3 in
Curb Weight	4239 lb.	3250 lb.	989 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.6 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.9 in	56.1 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.1 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	40.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	55.6 in	9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	67.6 in	0.0 in	67.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.0 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.1 in	0.0 in	62.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.0 in	0.0 in	49 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.3 in	0.0 in	37.3 in
Total Legroom	115.4 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	34.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	54.2 ft³	33.5	20.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	167.9 ft³	68.3 ft³	99.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country

2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very comfy for long rides, adjustable. Ditto the middle and rear seats. Supportive but not overly firm. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Stow & Go see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Really like the roominess of the center and rear seats as compared to other vehicles. Also really like the flexibilty and use of use of the Stow-And-Go seating. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seat and driving positions are very comfortable. I have driven the T&C more than 500 miles in one day and the same drive the following day. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	More legroom than previous Chrysler minivans see full Chrysler Town & Country review

2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country 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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