Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 114.6 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 212.0 in | -32.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.3 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 58.3 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4135 lb. | -695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 60.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 60.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
2011 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 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 |
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 |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |