Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.8 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 185.1 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 66.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3777 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.2 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.9 in | -27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | -23.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 33.0 ft3 | 0.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.