Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,770 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,860 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 71 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 1,013 mm | 855 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 892 L | 14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 1,804 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review |