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2006 Subaru Forester and 2008 Toyota Sienna Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Sienna | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 119.3 in | -19.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 200.0 in | -23.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 77.4 in | -9.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 68.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4398 lb. | -1048 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 63.8 in | -10.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 58.4 in | -6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 64.9 in | -11.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 67.5 in | -15.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 39.6 in | -5.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -44.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 94.5 ft3 | -62.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -91.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Sienna
| 2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
| 2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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