BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2011) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo	Subaru WRX
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.7 in	104.3 in	16.4 in
Length	196.8 in	180.9 in	15.9 in
Width	74.8 in	70.7 in	4.1 in
Height	61.4 in	58.1 in	3.3 in
Curb Weight	5060 lb.	3433 lb.	1627 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.8 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	55.6 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.3 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	54.2 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	35.4 in	6.4 in
Total Legroom	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	12.0 ft³	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	48 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.

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

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