Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,647 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 909 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 674 L | 275 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 651 L | -617.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,589 L | 0 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |