BMW Z4 (2011) vs. Subaru WRX (2015) Specs

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2011 BMW Z4 and 2015 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	BMW Z4	Subaru WRX
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.3 in	104.3 in	-6 in
Length	166.9 in	180.9 in	-14 in
Width	70.5 in	70.7 in	-0.2 in
Height	50.8 in	58.1 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	3538 lb.	3267 lb.	271 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.6 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Total Legroom	42.2 in (over 1 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-36.5 in
Cargo Volume	10.9 ft³	12.0 ft³	-1.1 ft³

2011 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

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 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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