| Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 115.3 in | -15.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 199.4 in | -22.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 77.5 in | -9.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 69.0 in | -4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 4409 lb. | -1244 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 56.7 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 58.1 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 57.4 in | -5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 39.4 in | -5.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 38.2 ft3 | -6.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -13.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda CX-9.