Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Honda Accord | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 194.1 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.7 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 58.1 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 3230 lb. | -65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.2 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 56.6 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.5 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.4 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.2 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Backache see full Honda Accord review |