Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.1 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 179.3 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 71.6 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 66.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 3389 lb. | -224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.9 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.9 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.3 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.5 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |