Model Year | 2010 | 2024 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 182.7 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 67.5 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3454 lb. | 58 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.2 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.1 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Subaru Forester.