Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6300 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 111.7 in | -12.3 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 196.9 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.1 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 59.2 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4196 lb. | -846 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.4 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 57.5 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.9 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 40.5 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse.