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2006 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,486 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 902 mm | -46 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 929 L | -23 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 1,894 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
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