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Subaru Forester (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Forester and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2006 Subaru Forester and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Subaru Forester Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,525 mm 2,652 mm 0 mm
Length 4,486 mm 4,628 mm 0 mm
Width 1,735 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Height 1,651 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,436 kg 1,272 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 55 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,311 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,361 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,311 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 856 mm 968 mm -112 mm
Total Legroom 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 906 L 439 L 467 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,634 L 15.5 -14.5 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

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