Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1,482 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,326 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 942 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 899 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 340 L | 181 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review |
2015 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 |