BMW X3 (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	BMW X3	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	99.4 in	11.2 in
Length	183.0 in	176.6 in	6.4 in
Width	74.1 in	68.3 in	5.8 in
Height	65.4 in	65.0 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3350 lb.	872 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.5 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	43.6 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	33.7 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	32.0 ft³	-4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	57.7 ft³	5.6 ft³

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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