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2006 Subaru Forester and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.5 in | -13.1 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 188.8 in | -12.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 69.3 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4044 lb. | -694 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 51.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 51.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 40.2 in | -6.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
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 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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