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2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| 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 | 103.0 in | 113.9 in | -10.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 188.8 in | -9.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.4 in | -6.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 68.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1271 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
| 2011 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 |
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