| Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 190.2 in | -7.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 57.2 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3454 lb. | 3280 lb. | 174 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 58.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Forester.
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |