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Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Forester and 2021 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2006 Subaru Forester and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2021  
Model Subaru Forester Toyota RAV4  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
230 hp@5600
235 lb-ft@3600
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
203 hp@6600
184 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 105.9 in -6.5 in
Length 176.6 in 180.9 in -4.3 in
Width 68.3 in 73.0 in -4.7 in
Height 65.0 in 67.0 in -2 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 3490 lb. -140 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 57.8 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 54.3 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.0 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.5 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 56.4 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 47.7 in 3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 37.8 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.8 in (over 2 rows) -1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 37.6 ft3 -5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 0.0 57.7 ft3

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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 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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