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Subaru Forester (2010) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Subaru Forester and 2014 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2010 Subaru Forester and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2010 2014  
Model Subaru Forester Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 110.4 in -7.4 in
Length 179.5 in 191.6 in -12.1 in
Width 70.1 in 72.2 in -2.1 in
Height 65.9 in 58.5 in 7.4 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 3446 lb. -6 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 38.3 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 56.9 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.8 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 57.0 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.1 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 15.9 ft3 17.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 52.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 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
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
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
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 

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

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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