Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 187.8 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 57.3 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 3706 lb. | -356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.7 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.5 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | -2.8 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 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |