BMW X5 (2016) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2016 BMW X5 and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	BMW X5	Subaru WRX
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 567 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@2200	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.5 in	104.3 in	11.2 in
Length	193.2 in	180.9 in	12.3 in
Width	76.3 in	70.7 in	5.6 in
Height	69.4 in	58.1 in	11.3 in
Curb Weight	5260 lb.	3386 lb.	1874 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.8 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.5 in	55.6 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	43.3 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	54.2 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	35.4 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.9 ft³	12.0 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	54 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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