Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,112 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,267 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,410 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 64 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 1,057 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,412 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 261 L | 949 L | -688 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 | 1,934 L | 8.2 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
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 |