Volkswagen Passat (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	103.9 in	6.5 in
Length	191.6 in	180.9 in	10.7 in
Width	72.2 in	70.7 in	1.5 in
Height	58.5 in	66.4 in	-7.9 in
Curb Weight	3423 lb.	3624 lb.	-201 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.4 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.8 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	56.5 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.0 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	34.4 ft³	-18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	74.7 ft³	-58.8 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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