Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.0 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 179.5 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in | 0 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 65.9 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3250 lb. | -22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.0 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |