Mazda Mazda5 (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Mazda Mazda5	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.9 in	4.4 in
Length	181.5 in	180.9 in	0.6 in
Width	69.1 in	70.7 in	-1.6 in
Height	64.2 in	66.4 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3333 lb.	3322 lb.	11 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.0 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in	53.9 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	43.0 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	56.5 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.3 in	53.0 in	5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	38.0 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.1 in	0.0 in	37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.2 in	0.0 in	49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.7 in	0.0 in	30.7 in
Total Legroom	106.6 in (over 3 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	25.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	34.4 ft³	-23.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	44.4 ft³	34.4	10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	74.7 ft³	-3.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

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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