| Model Year | 2021 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.9 in | -7.8 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 200.7 in | -18.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.5 in | -3 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 60.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3449 lb. | 3814 lb. | -365 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Forester.
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |