Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 103.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 180.9 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.7 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.4 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3653 lb. | 1058 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.0 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.0 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.0 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2018 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 |