Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 1,785 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 72 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 925 mm | -69 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 297 L | 609 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 1,124 L | 31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 2,282 L | -1 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |