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Ford Expedition (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Expedition and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2006 Ford Expedition and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Ford Expedition Subaru Forester  
Engine 5.4L V8
OHC-3v
300 hp@5000
365 lb-ft@3750		 2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5800
174 lb-ft@4100		  
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 103.0 in 16 in
Length 205.8 in 179.5 in 26.3 in
Width 78.7 in 70.1 in 8.6 in
Height 76.7 in 65.9 in 10.8 in
Curb Weight 5352 lb. 3250 lb. 2102 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 41.6 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.4 in 56.1 in 7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 63.0 in 0.0 in 63 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.1 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 40.0 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.3 in 55.6 in 8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.4 in 0.0 in 62.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 38.0 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 60.1 in 0.0 in 60.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Total Legroom 116.2 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.7 ft3 33.5 ft3 -12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.9 ft3 33.5 27.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 110.5 ft3 68.3 ft3 42.2 ft3

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

2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2006 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
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
 
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