Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus LS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 278 hp@5600 312 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,926 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 5,014 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,810 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 84 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 955 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 572 L | 377 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 20.2 | -19.2 L |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus LS.