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Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2007 Subaru Forester specs.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2010 2007  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 99.4 in 2.1 in
Length 179.3 in 176.6 in 2.7 in
Width 70.1 in 68.3 in 1.8 in
Height 59.2 in 65.0 in -5.8 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 3350 lb. 0 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.9 gal. -1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 39.8 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.5 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.6 in -51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 43.6 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.7 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 53.6 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.6 in -51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 33.7 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.8 ft3 32.0 ft3 0.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 57.7 ft3 9.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Forester

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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