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BMW 1-Series (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 1-Series and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 BMW 1-Series and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model BMW 1-Series Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 103.0 in 1.7 in
Length 171.7 in 179.5 in -7.8 in
Width 68.8 in 70.1 in -1.3 in
Height 56.0 in 65.9 in -9.9 in
Curb Weight 3252 lb. 3250 lb. 2 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 16.9 gal. -2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 41.6 in -3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 56.1 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 43.1 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 40.0 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 55.6 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 38.0 in -6 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -7.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -23.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.0 ft3 68.3 ft3 -58.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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