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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2011 2013  
Model Subaru Forester Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
188 kW@4300
329 Nm@2400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,201 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 1,509 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 55 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 902 mm 63 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 425 L 524 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 1,303 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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