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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 2,652 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,628 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,474 kg 1,272 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 55 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 968 mm -3 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 439 L 510 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 15.5 -14.5 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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