Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.5 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 174.5 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 65.6 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 3591 lb. | 33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.1 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.0 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |