Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,482 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 1,011 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,326 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 942 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 899 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 340 L | 56 L |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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 |