Subaru Forester (2007) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

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2007 Subaru Forester and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2006
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	104.7 in	-5.3 in
Length	176.6 in	181.1 in	-4.5 in
Width	68.3 in	71.5 in	-3.2 in
Height	65.0 in	66.3 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	3655 lb.	-305 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	57.1 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.6 in	53.8 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	41.8 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	39.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.3 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	52.4 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	38.3 in	-4.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	12.3 ft³	19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.0	37.2 ft³	-5.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	73.0 ft³	-15.3 ft³

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 RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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