Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.2 in | -12.8 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 194.1 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.4 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 58.2 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4002 lb. | -652 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.1 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.8 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.0 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.