Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 121.2 in | -18.2 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 202.5 in | -23 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 76.9 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 68.9 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.2 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 63.0 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.6 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 64.7 in | -9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -49.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -72.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.