Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2019) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2019
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,604 mm	2,670 mm	0 mm
Length	4,427 mm	4,625 mm	0 mm
Width	1,808 mm	1,816 mm	0 mm
Height	1,684 mm	1,715 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,647 kg	1,564 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	63 L	1 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	1,046 mm	992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,427 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,019 mm	1,100 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	1,006 mm	990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,392 mm	1,453 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	909 mm	1,001 mm	908 mm
Total Legroom	1,928 mm (over 2 rows)	2,101 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	674 L	1,002 L	673 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	651 L	35.4	615.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,589 L	2,155 L	-1 L

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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