Mazda Mazda6 (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	99.4 in	5.9 in
Length	186.8 in	176.6 in	10.2 in
Width	70.1 in	68.3 in	1.8 in
Height	56.7 in	65.0 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3350 lb.	105 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	53.5 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	51.6 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.6 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.7 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.6 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	51.6 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	33.7 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.0 ft³	32.0 ft³	-10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.7 ft³	57.7 ft³	1 ft³

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 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

2007 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

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