Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Scion tC | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 179.5 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 70.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 65.9 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3250 lb. | -345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 41.6 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 40.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 0.0 in | 47.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 38.0 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -32.9 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |