Ford Escape (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2006 Ford Escape and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Ford Escape	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.2 in	103.9 in	-0.7 in
Length	174.9 in	180.9 in	-6 in
Width	70.1 in	70.7 in	-0.6 in
Height	69.7 in	66.4 in	3.3 in
Curb Weight	3444 lb.	3624 lb.	-180 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.0 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	56.5 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.0 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.3 ft³	34.4 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	74.7 ft³	-8.4 ft³

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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