Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.1 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 182.1 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 67.5 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3449 lb. | 100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 41.2 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.2 in | -15.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.4 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -28.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 | -65.6 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Forester.