| Model Year | 2024 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Ascent | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 108.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 196.8 in | 178.2 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 71.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 55.8 in | 15.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4421 lb. | 3462 lb. | 959 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 55.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 34.6 in | 4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.5 ft3 | 24.8 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.6 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Subaru Ascent.
| 2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Small, and standard stereo sounds bad back there. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |