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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 99.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 176.6 in | -15.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 65.0 in | -6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3165 lb. | -281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 43.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.7 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.6 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -30.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
| 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle 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 | ||
| 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 |
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