Pontiac Solstice (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

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2008 Pontiac Solstice and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Pontiac Solstice	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	95.1 in	99.4 in	-4.3 in
Length	157.2 in	176.6 in	-19.4 in
Width	71.3 in	68.3 in	3 in
Height	50.1 in	65.0 in	-14.9 in
Curb Weight	2976 lb.	3350 lb.	-374 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.4 in	53.5 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	43.6 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.7 in	-39.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.6 in	-53.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	33.7 in	-33.7 in
Total Legroom	42.7 in (over 1 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	-34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	2.1 ft³	32.0 ft³	-29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.4 ft³	57.7 ft³	-52.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice

2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD	No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice 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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