Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Ford Taurus X (2008) Specs

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2006 Subaru Forester and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Subaru Forester	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	112.9 in	-13.5 in
Length	176.6 in	200.3 in	-23.7 in
Width	68.3 in	74.9 in	-6.6 in
Height	65.0 in	67.4 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	4204 lb.	-854 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.0 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	58.5 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.6 in	55.2 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	40.8 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	39.4 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	57.9 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	56.4 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	39.8 in	-6.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	17.4 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.0	47.4 ft³	-15.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	85.2 ft³	-27.5 ft³

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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 Ford Taurus X

2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review

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