Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.7 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 171.7 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.0 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3252 lb. | -2 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.9 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.4 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.0 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |