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Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Honda Pilot (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Forester and 2011 Honda Pilot specs.

2006 Subaru Forester and 2011 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Honda Pilot  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 109.2 in -9.8 in
Length 176.6 in 190.9 in -14.3 in
Width 68.3 in 78.5 in -10.2 in
Height 65.0 in 71.0 in -6 in
Curb Weight 3165 lb. 4319 lb. -1154 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 21.0 gal. -5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.0 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 61.5 in -8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 58.6 in -7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.4 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 62.2 in -8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 56.9 in -5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 38.5 in -4.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.2 in -38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 58.9 in -58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.4 in -48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.1 in -32.1 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 112 in (over 3 rows) -34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 18.0 ft3 14 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 32.0 47.7 ft3 -15.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 87.0 ft3 -29.3 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review
 
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