Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX Subaru Impreza / WRX 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Forester and 2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX specs.

2006 Subaru Forester and 2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Subaru Forester Subaru Impreza / WRX  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 104.1 in -4.7 in
Length 176.6 in 173.8 in 2.8 in
Width 68.3 in 68.5 in -0.2 in
Height 65.0 in 57.6 in 7.4 in
Curb Weight 3165 lb. 2911 lb. 254 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.6 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.7 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 55.6 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 53.2 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 43.5 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 37.2 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 54.2 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 52.2 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 35.4 in -1.7 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 22.4 ft3 9.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 49.7 ft3 8 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX

2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.