Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 103.0 in | 17.8 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 179.5 in | 21.5 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.1 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 70.6 in | 65.9 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4295 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1045 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 56.1 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 55.6 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 33.5 | 39.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
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 |