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BMW X3 (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 BMW X3 and 2018 Subaru Forester specs.

2012 BMW X3 and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model BMW X3 Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1200
turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 103.9 in 6.7 in
Length 183.0 in 180.9 in 2.1 in
Width 74.1 in 70.7 in 3.4 in
Height 65.4 in 66.4 in -1 in
Curb Weight 4222 lb. 3653 lb. 569 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 15.9 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 41.4 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 57.0 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.9 in 43.0 in -3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 39.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 56.5 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.0 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) -4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.6 ft3 34.4 ft3 -6.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.3 ft3 74.7 ft3 -11.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 
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