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Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Buick Enclave (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Forester and 2011 Buick Enclave specs.

2006 Subaru Forester and 2011 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Buick Enclave  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
230 hp@5600
235 lb-ft@3600
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 118.9 in -19.5 in
Length 176.6 in 201.8 in -25.2 in
Width 68.3 in 79.0 in -10.7 in
Height 65.0 in 72.2 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 4980 lb. -1630 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 22.0 gal. -6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.4 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 62.0 in -8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 57.4 in -5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.3 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.0 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 61.4 in -7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 57.0 in -5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 36.9 in -3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.2 in -37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.4 in -57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 18.9 ft3 13.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 32.0 67.5 ft3 -35.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 116.2 ft3 -58.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Buick Enclave

2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 0 The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review
 
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