Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 983 mm | -127 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 419 L | 487 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
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 |
2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |