Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 111.4 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 191.5 in | -12 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.1 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3179 lb. | 261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.7 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |