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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 179.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 65.9 in | -6.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3440 lb. | 72 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.6 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
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