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BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Subaru Forester specs.

2010 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2010 2017  
Model BMW 3-Series Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,595 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,687 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,570 kg 1,495 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 60 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,052 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,369 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,092 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,011 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,346 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 965 mm -86 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 702 L 974 L -272 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,642 L 2,115 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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