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2006 Ford Explorer and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,560 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 64 L | 21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 949 L | -564 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,934 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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