Ford Explorer (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2006 Ford Explorer and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Ford Explorer	Subaru Forester
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	103.9 in	9.8 in
Length	193.4 in	180.9 in	12.5 in
Width	73.7 in	70.7 in	3 in
Height	72.8 in	66.4 in	6.4 in
Curb Weight	4531 lb.	3653 lb.	878 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.4 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	57.0 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	53.9 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	56.5 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	53.0 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.0 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	0.0 in	34.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	34.4 ft³	-20.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	34.4	9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	74.7 ft³	9 ft³

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

2018 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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