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Ford Escape (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Subaru Forester specs.

2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Ford Escape Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
230 hp@5600
235 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.2 in 99.4 in 3.8 in
Length 174.9 in 176.6 in -1.7 in
Width 70.1 in 68.3 in 1.8 in
Height 69.7 in 65.0 in 4.7 in
Curb Weight 3444 lb. 3350 lb. 94 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 53.5 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 51.6 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 43.6 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.7 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 53.6 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 51.6 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 33.7 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.3 ft3 32.0 ft3 -2.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 57.7 ft3 8.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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