Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Commander | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 103.0 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 179.5 in | 9 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 70.1 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 65.9 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 5169 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1729 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.0 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.4 in | 0.0 in | 47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.9 in | 0.0 in | 28.9 in |
Total Legroom | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 25.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.4 ft3 | 33.5 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Jeep Commander.
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 |