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Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2021) Specs

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2006 Subaru Forester and 2021 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2021  
Model Subaru Forester Mazda CX-5  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
230 hp@5600
235 lb-ft@3600
turbocharged
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5000
320 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 106.2 in -6.8 in
Length 176.6 in 179.1 in -2.5 in
Width 68.3 in 72.5 in -4.2 in
Height 65.0 in 65.3 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 3836 lb. -486 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.8 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.7 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 57.1 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 55.2 in -3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.0 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.0 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 54.8 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 55.3 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 39.6 in -5.9 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 80.6 in (over 2 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 30.9 ft3 1.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 59.6 ft3 -1.9 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
 

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