Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 103.0 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 193.2 in | 179.5 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 76.3 in | 70.1 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 69.4 in | 65.9 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4680 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.5 in | 56.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.
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 |