Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 103.1 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 180.3 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 68.5 in | 2 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 58.1 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3175 lb. | 319 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |