BMW 1-Series (2008) vs. Subaru Outback (2007) Specs

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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	BMW 1-Series	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	105.1 in	-0.4 in
Length	171.7 in	186.2 in	-14.5 in
Width	68.8 in	69.7 in	-0.9 in
Height	56.0 in	59.1 in	-3.1 in
Curb Weight	3384 lb.	3560 lb.	-176 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	37.6 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	54.4 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	44.1 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	53.7 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	33.9 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	11.4 ft³	-1.4 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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 2007 Subaru Outback

2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review

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