Subaru Forester (2013) vs. Toyota Sienna (2006) Specs

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2013 Subaru Forester and 2006 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year	2013	2006
Model	Subaru Forester	Toyota Sienna
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	119.3 in	-16.3 in
Length	169.5 in	200.0 in	-30.5 in
Width	70.1 in	77.4 in	-7.3 in
Height	65.9 in	68.9 in	-3 in
Curb Weight	3250 lb.	4140 lb.	-890 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	63.8 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.4 in	-58.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.9 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	40.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	64.9 in	-9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	67.5 in	-67.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.6 in	-1.6 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	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	122 in (over 3 rows)	-40.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	43.6 ft³	-10.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	94.5 ft³	-61
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	148.9 ft³	-80.6 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it. And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact. Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway? Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range. One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents. Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff. see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Huge rear seat for the car's size see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Sienna

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the kids have enough foom they leave each other alone see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I can adjust the seat exactly how I want it see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Two middle seats are bucket seats and VERY comfortable. Leg room in 3rd row is a little limited. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Sits high so short people have a comfortable good view of the road. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The 3rd row seats have enough leg room and the seats themselves are well built. That said, I have not tried the 3rd row seats of close competitors like the Odyssey see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room even for adults see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room to move. see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	3 tall teeange boys and they love it cack there. So comfortable! see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The Sienna is an excellent family vehicle if interior space and overall capability are your priorities. It is comfortable for long family drives and you NEVER run out of space in this car. see full Toyota Sienna review

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I have the CE which does not have adjustable lumbar support or 8-way adjustments. The seat has a fixed height, which is a bit too high for me. Also the seat is a bit too deep. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat cushion has an uncomfortable contour at rear of seat and the armrests are uncomfortable. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	At $35,000 I think it could be much better. Hurts more than my Tacoma 4X4 after a long drive. see full Toyota Sienna review

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