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2013 Subaru Forester and 2006 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 176.7 in | -7.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 2912 lb. | 528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 52.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester
| 2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it. And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact. Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway? Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range. One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents. Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff. see full Subaru Forester review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester
| 2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Huge rear seat for the car's size see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Civic
| 2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Perfect fit for me! Very comfortable see full Honda Civic review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I fit pretty nicely in the civic without completing eliminating the backseat behind me. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have driven for as long as 12 hours in one sitting behind the wheel (only getting out for gas) and it felt fine. It is a firmer seat then some luxury cars, but for the economy level cars, it is a great seat. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
back seat? maybe for a child on a short trip. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Active headrest was and is too far forward for comfort. This casues headaches for some people - incldung my wife. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
All cars sold in northern climes should have heated seats at least optional. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not comfortable for tall people in the rear seat. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Felt less comfortable than the Prius. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The car is tiny. Period. see full Honda Civic review |
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