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2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 | 3250 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1085 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 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 | 141.0 ft3 | -72.7 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
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