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2006 Subaru Forester and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,974 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,486 mm | 4,943 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,867 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,501 kg | 1,823 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 68 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 927 mm | -71 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 530 L | 376 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 18.7 | -17.7 L |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 BMW 5-Series
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