Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 117.3 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 200.7 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.4 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 70.1 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4605 lb. | -1165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 61.5 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 60.8 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 55.5 ft3 | -22 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -28.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.