Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	99.4 in	3.1 in
Length	174.5 in	176.6 in	-2.1 in
Width	71.2 in	68.3 in	2.9 in
Height	65.6 in	65.0 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	3165 lb.	426 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	53.5 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	43.6 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.6 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	33.7 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	32.0 ft³	-8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	57.7 ft³	-1.6 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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