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2011 Subaru Forester and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 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 |
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| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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