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Volkswagen Passat (2018) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Volkswagen Passat Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 103.0 in 7.4 in
Length 191.6 in 179.5 in 12.1 in
Width 72.2 in 70.1 in 2.1 in
Height 58.5 in 65.9 in -7.4 in
Curb Weight 3571 lb. 3440 lb. 131 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 56.9 in 56.1 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 40.0 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 55.6 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.0 in 1.1 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.9 ft3 33.5 ft3 -17.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 ft3 68.3 ft3 -52.4 ft3

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2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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