Nissan Pathfinder (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Nissan Pathfinder	Subaru Forester
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	99.4 in	12.8 in
Length	187.6 in	176.6 in	11 in
Width	72.8 in	68.3 in	4.5 in
Height	72.4 in	65.0 in	7.4 in
Curb Weight	4373 lb.	3350 lb.	1023 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	53.5 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	51.6 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.6 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.7 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	53.6 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.6 in	51.6 in	6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	33.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	0.0 in	36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.0 in	0.0 in	44 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	27.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	32.0 ft³	-15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.2 ft³	32.0	17.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.2 ft³	57.7 ft³	21.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder 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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