Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 104.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 180.9 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3759 lb. | 3386 lb. | 373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |