Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,066 mm | 2,616 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,999 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,900 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,560 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,466 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,062 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,093 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 949 L | -510 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,699 L | 1,934 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |