Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

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2018 Subaru Forester and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2018	2006
Model	Subaru Forester	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.7 in	-2.8 in
Length	180.9 in	188.2 in	-7.3 in
Width	70.7 in	71.7 in	-1 in
Height	66.4 in	58.0 in	8.4 in
Curb Weight	3653 lb.	3829 lb.	-176 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.4 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	55.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.4 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.8 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.6 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.7 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	14.2 ft³	20.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	14.2 ft³	60.5 ft³

2018 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

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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