Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 78 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 922 mm | 43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 915 L | 34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 2,350 L | 31.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 3,993 L | -2 L |
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 |
2010 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 |