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Subaru BRZ (2017) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Subaru BRZ and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2017 Subaru BRZ and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2017 2008  
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. 3505 lb. -743 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 2017 Subaru BRZ

2017 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 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
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
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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