Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 103.0 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 179.5 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 65.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3440 lb. | 627 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 41.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.1 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.6 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.0 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2012 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 |