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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 179.5 in | -14.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 65.9 in | -7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3440 lb. | -114 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
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 |
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