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2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 101.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 173.5 in | 6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.8 in | 9.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3505 lb. | -65 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 41.5 in | 14.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 57.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Eos
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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