Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.5 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 173.5 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 56.8 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3296 lb. | 3505 lb. | -209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 37.5 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.7 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.8 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 41.5 in | 15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.5 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
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 |