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2017 Subaru Forester and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.3 in | -8.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 187.8 in | -6.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 3476 lb. | 148 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.4 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.0 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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