Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 105.1 in | 15.6 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 186.2 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 68.1 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 56.1 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5060 lb. | 3435 lb. | 1625 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.1 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.5 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 53.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 33.9 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 48.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |