Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2014) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2014 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
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
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

2012 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

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