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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Subaru Legacy (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Subaru Legacy specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model BMW 3-Series Subaru Legacy  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 108.3 in 0.4 in
Length 178.2 in 188.8 in -10.6 in
Width 71.5 in 72.4 in -0.9 in
Height 55.9 in 59.0 in -3.1 in
Curb Weight 3340 lb. 3468 lb. -128 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 40.0 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 58.1 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.9 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.0 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 57.3 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.1 in -3.5 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) -4.9 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 15.0 ft3 -3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 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
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy

2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review
2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

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