Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 85 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 886 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 909 L | 40 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,008 L | -1 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |