Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,455 mm | 4,486 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,393 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,008 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 856 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 906 L | -116 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,744 L | 1,634 L | 0 L |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
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 |