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2006 Subaru Forester and 2006 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 107.5 in | -8.1 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 180.1 in | -3.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.1 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3310 lb. | 3527 lb. | -217 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.7 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.7 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 30.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 44.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus IS
| 2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
| 2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
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