Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2020) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2020 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2020
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,578 mm	2,670 mm	0 mm
Length	4,554 mm	4,625 mm	0 mm
Width	1,781 mm	1,816 mm	0 mm
Height	1,504 mm	1,715 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,490 kg	1,564 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	63 L	-8 L
Headroom, Row 1	975 mm	1,046 mm	974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,044 mm	1,100 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	968 mm	1,006 mm	967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,349 mm	1,453 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	902 mm	1,001 mm	901 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	2,101 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	929 L	1,002 L	928 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,894 L	2,155 L	-1 L

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

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