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Subaru BRZ (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru BRZ and 2006 BMW 5-Series specs.

2016 Subaru BRZ and 2006 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2006  
Model Subaru BRZ BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 113.7 in -12.5 in
Length 166.7 in 191.1 in -24.4 in
Width 69.9 in 72.7 in -2.8 in
Height 50.6 in 57.8 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 2762 lb. 3428 lb. -666 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 37.7 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.5 in 57.3 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.5 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.0 in 37.9 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 57.2 in -5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.3 in 0.0 in 45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 36.0 in -6.1 in
Total Legroom 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -5.7 in
Cargo Volume 6.9 ft3 14.0 ft3 -7.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru BRZ

2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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