BMW X3 (2013) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2013 BMW X3 and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	BMW X3	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	105.1 in	5.5 in
Length	183.0 in	188.7 in	-5.7 in
Width	74.1 in	69.7 in	4.4 in
Height	65.4 in	63.2 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3605 lb.	617 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.5 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.4 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	44.1 in	-4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.1 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.7 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	33.9 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	33.5 ft³	-5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	66.2 ft³	-2.9 ft³

2013 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

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2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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