Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Honda Insight | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,376 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 40 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 912 mm | -911 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 851 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 450 L | 456 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 892 L | -891 L |
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 Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |