Hyundai Santa Fe (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Hyundai Santa Fe	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	99.4 in	3.7 in
Length	177.2 in	176.6 in	0.6 in
Width	72.7 in	68.3 in	4.4 in
Height	66.0 in	65.0 in	1 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3165 lb.	384 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	53.5 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	51.6 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.6 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.7 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.6 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	51.6 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	33.7 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.5 ft³	32.0 ft³	-1.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	77.7 ft³	57.7 ft³	20 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review

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