Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.0 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 179.5 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 65.9 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3250 lb. | 762 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 43.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Amanti.
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 |