Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.5 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 198.1 in | -17.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 57.4 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 3568 lb. | 56 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |