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Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2020) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and 2006 Subaru Forester specs.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2020 2006  
Model Toyota Corolla Hatchback Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 99.4 in 4.5 in
Length 172.0 in 176.6 in -4.6 in
Width 70.5 in 68.3 in 2.2 in
Height 57.1 in 65.0 in -7.9 in
Curb Weight 3060 lb. 3165 lb. -105 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 39.8 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.9 in 53.5 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 51.6 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.6 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.7 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.5 in 53.6 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.5 in 51.6 in -6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 33.7 in -3.8 in
Total Legroom 71.9 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.8 ft3 32.0 ft3 -14.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 23.3 ft3 57.7 ft3 -34.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Scion iM / Toyota Corolla iM was engineered primarily for the European market on a totally different platform than the Toyota Corolla sedan. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback shares a new platform with the 2020 Corolla sedan (and with the new Camry and Avalon as well). But it's still a smaller car than the Corolla sedan, with a wheelbase shorter by 2.4 inches. This somehow translates to a foot less rear legroom on the spec sheets, a tremendous difference. Toyota seems to cheat the sedan's legroom specs by a couple of inches--but ten inches is still a huge difference. Is the actual difference this large? I doubt it. The official spec for the Corolla Hatchback, 29.9 inches, is TIGHT, about a half-foot short of what the average adult male needs. There's more space back there than this spec suggests--but not a lot more. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself, but with only a couple of inches between my knees and the front seat. Put someone taller in either row and, well... Aside from the lack of space, the Corolla Hatchback's rear seat cushion is higher offer the floor than the Civic's and provides decent thigh support. On paper, the new Mazda3 offers about five inches more rear legroom than the Toyota. The actual difference is closer to two inches, maybe three. Not huge, but even two inches often could make the difference between people fitting comfortable and not. Starting once again with the spec sheets, the Honda Civic offers an inch more rear legroom than the Mazda. The actual difference seems larger. Another clear win for the Honda, especially compared to the Toyota. Focus on perceived roominess, and this Honda win becomes a rout. Although all of the cars are about equally wide, the Civic has a much wider cabin, especially up front. While the other two cars definitely feel like compacts from the driver seat, the Civic feels nearly as spacious as a midsize car. Here the spec sheet doesn't mislead: Honda claims three more inches of front shoulder room than Toyota does. see full Toyota Corolla Hatchback review
 

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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
 
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