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Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Lexus RX (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Forester and 2013 Lexus RX specs.

2006 Subaru Forester and 2013 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Subaru Forester Lexus RX  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
230 hp@5600
235 lb-ft@3600
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 107.9 in -8.5 in
Length 176.6 in 187.8 in -11.2 in
Width 68.3 in 74.2 in -5.9 in
Height 65.0 in 66.3 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 4343 lb. -993 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 19.2 gal. -3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 58.0 in -4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 55.5 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 43.1 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 37.7 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 57.6 in -4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 54.5 in -2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 36.8 in -3.1 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 40.0 ft3 -8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 80.3 ft3 -22.6 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus RX

2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review
 

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