Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 55 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 902 mm | 63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 929 L | 20 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,894 L | 0 L |
2011 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 |
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 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |