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2006 Subaru Forester and 2007 Mazda CX-7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-7 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.3 in | -8.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 184.0 in | -7.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.7 in | -5.4 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 64.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 3710 lb. | -545 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.8 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -0.9 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 2007 Mazda CX-7
| 2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
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