Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 99.4 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 176.6 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 68.3 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 65.0 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3350 lb. | 1476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.5 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.6 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 32.0 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
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 |