Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.0 in | 18.2 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 179.5 in | 23 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.1 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.9 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.1 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.6 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 33.5 | 49.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
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 |