Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Subaru Forester | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 103.0 in | 20.2 in |
Length | 203.9 in | 179.5 in | 24.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.1 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 65.9 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4552 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.6 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 43.4 in | 38.0 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 84.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -50.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 BMW 7-Series.
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 |