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2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 228 kW@6200 409 Nm@3000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,404 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 100 L | -36 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 904 mm | 61 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 878 L | 71 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,010 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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