BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Subaru Tribeca Subaru Tribeca 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Subaru Tribeca (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Subaru Tribeca specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Subaru Tribeca Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model BMW 3-Series Subaru Tribeca  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 108.2 in 0.5 in
Length 178.2 in 191.5 in -13.3 in
Width 71.5 in 73.9 in -2.4 in
Height 55.8 in 66.4 in -10.6 in
Curb Weight 3462 lb. 4140 lb. -678 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 16.9 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 58.1 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.3 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 38.2 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 57.5 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.6 in -54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 34.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.2 in -36.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 51.3 in -51.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.3 in -43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.9 in -30.9 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 107.5 in (over 3 rows) -31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 8.3 ft3 16.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 24.8 37.6 ft3 -12.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 74.4 ft3 -16.4 ft3

Return to top

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Tribeca

2012 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.