Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Ascent | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 108.7 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 178.2 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 71.5 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 71.6 in | 55.8 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 3462 lb. | 968 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.4 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 55.1 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 24.8 | 22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.5 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 28.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Ascent.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |