Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 136 kW@5800 239 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,407 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,443 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,564 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 63 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 1,046 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,006 mm | 908 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 1,001 mm | 825 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 1,002 L | 186 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 2,155 L | 295 L |
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.