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Toyota Highlander (2019) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2019 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Subaru Forester specs.

2019 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2019 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
220 kW@6600
357 Nm@4700
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
169 kW@5600
319 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,525 mm 0 mm
Length 4,890 mm 4,486 mm 0 mm
Width 1,925 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,651 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,057 kg 1,520 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 60 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,123 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 1,008 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,514 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 975 mm 856 mm 119 mm
Headroom, Row 3 912 mm 0 mm 912 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,158 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 704 mm 0 mm 704 mm
Total Legroom 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 391 L 906 L -515 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 32.0 -31 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,370 L 1,634 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

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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