Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 87 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 879 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 836 mm | -836 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 612 mm | -612 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,553 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 340 L | 566 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 1,036 L | 31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 2,127 L | -1 L |
2006 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 |
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 | ||
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 |
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 |
2008 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review |