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2017 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,687 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,495 kg | 1,272 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 968 mm | -3 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 439 L | 535 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,115 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester
| 2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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