BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	BMW 3-Series	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	103.9 in	4.8 in
Length	178.2 in	180.9 in	-2.7 in
Width	71.5 in	70.7 in	0.8 in
Height	55.8 in	66.4 in	-10.6 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3296 lb.	166 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	41.4 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	57.0 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.0 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.8 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.0 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	34.4 ft³	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	74.7 ft³	-16.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

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

2017 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

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